Hi Jeff,

>> I don't know about your software, but mine would balk at a node not in
>> the nodelist.. even if it was an internet node.


> Some of the IP/POTS mailers out there, Argus, Etc. allow the user
> to add a nodelist override entry which effectively adds a node that isn't
> in the current nodelist. Used properly this can be helpfull for a particular
> connection situation.

Yes, I know of some that will allow that.. all I was saying to Phil was
that BBBS and some other mailers would not allow it.. I think if a sysop is
running a stand alone mailer like BinkD or Argus they wouldn't have that
"problem".

> I could conceivably add myself with a node number of my own choosing
> and pick either an uncaring feed or one that allows unlisted connections and
> agrees to feed me and I would be all set.

Yep,  I just don't think the problem of these standalone mailers is all
that widespread.. I could be wrong though :)

Take care,
Janis

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