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echo: points
to: DALE BARNES
from: MARTIN FOSTER
date: 2020-11-01 12:03:00
subject: Auto Point Configuration

Hello Dale!

*** Wednesday 28.10.20 at 13:20, Dale Barnes wrote to all:

 DB> I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto
 DB> configure Point software.

If you don't mind me saying, CDP doesn't work like that, it indicates that  
a Node is running a system which automatically allocates Point numbers to  
prospective Points and automatically sets them up on the Node's system. It  
does nothing for the Points' software, Points still have to configure  
their own software manually. However .....

 DB> Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier
 DB> or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

..... I know of one Point programme which autmatically configures BinkD,  
hpt, htick, GoldED and a few other bits 'n bobs based on data provided by  
the Point during the setup. It also *optionally* supports the Point part  
of CDP and is called Fido Packet Deluxe. It's very old but it works well  
even on Win10(64-Bit). If it's of interest, you can grab a copy from here:

https://stargate.org.uk/fpd (source is also available for d/load).

Regards,
Martin

--- OpenXP 5.0.47
* Origin: Bitz-Box - Bradford - UK (2:310/31.3)

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