[FADCA] BBSs on Layered Network

[bud thompson]

NOTE:  I've changed the Subject: as we have several threads mixed on this
important subject.  I will start another one related specifically to getting
W4RP Melbourne BBS working.

Deltona
Wednesday Feb 4 0525E

I want to be sure I understand the overall effect of a co-located BBS at an
FPAC site.

1.  There is no radio/TNC/antenna, etc, and thus no need for a dedicated,
coordinated 'BBS' forwarding frequency.  Actually there would be no need for
'coordination' per se, except to maintain a data base of available BBS/calls
for users' reference. (Which is very important.)

2.  There need not be ANY autoforwarding between co-located BBS on any LAN
frequency, only on the backbones.  Of course there should be no direct
switch/BBS access on any backbones.  Each backbone is dedicated to two
specific stations.  (This does not apply to the 223.42 WAN backup we might
establish - that one is a free for all.)

3.  The only BBS-associated traffic on a LAN frequency would be (1) users
accessing BBS, and (2) remote sysop functions.  Any systematic bulletins
originated within Florida (SB *FL*) or otherwise generated by local users
would be sent on the LAN frequency.  This is to say, there is no need for
bulk bulletins or messages to be exchanged on the LAN frequencies.

If all this is true - I like the idea a bunch.  This eliminates a pile of
hardware on the ground and at sites, minimizes need for more coordinated
channels, and only creates two concerns: (1) need for remote sysoping to
maintain configuration, and (2) possibility of additional computer problems
at a remote site.

I don't see either of these two concerns as major.

This leaves the only issue as - how to get the bulk of trash bulletins on to
the network?  First, I'm not sure we really need the trash bulletins, though
we've been using them just to keep the network busy and for link check out.
With the advent of more users this won't be necessary.  However, all we need
is a few co-located BBS or switches with an internet connection or dedicated
(high speed) RF BBS access channel(s) to get the trash bulls introduced into
the system.  Three or four such entry points is all it would take - even
just one would do theoretically when all backbones are linked.  Ultimately,
when we are using LINUX or Windows platforms at sites, internet access there
will be of great value.

TELNET VS SSH

What is SSH?  I've not found anything in the FBB Help files referencing it.
Might mean FBB doesn't support it.

I'm still buffaloed as to why my FBB won't even start a Telnet connection to
W4RP... Had the same problem when we set up N4GMU BBS... and have not worked
on that one lately either!

DOTTED IP ADDRESS
Bill wrote:
bud this is just what you want for your ip address with fbb. I looked at it
but that is as far as I've gone with it.

you can found the program Port tunnel on my ftp server for old fbb
in <ftp://ftp.on4hu.dynip.com/>ftp://ftp.on4hu.dynip.com/ Port Tunnel 57Kb
zip file

I picked up that stuff, read the readme file and went to bed!

bud