[nos-bbs] Re: JNOS closer to Winlink than many realize + hf.ampr.org anyone ?

[Torsten Harenberg]

Hi Maiko et al,

maiko at pcs.mb.ca wrote:

> level as an AIRMAIL client). Going a bit further, the next
> question was this : How many people are going to use JNOS
> on their BOAT, or on a MOUNTAIN TOP, as a client ?

Hmm.. at least some of those who don't want to use Windows or simply 
don't like the one and only (non-free, non-portable) client which is 
available. In our local ARC a lot of OMs are keeping asking me, as they 
know I started to look into JNOS/WL2K interoperabitily. Most of them 
still have old PDAs (running DOS) and are looking for a solution to use 
them with some kind of HF equipment to get in contact while being on 
holidays (and by the way: so do I).

But I completely agree that JNOS goal is not acting as a AIRMAIL client. 
That could be an additional goody.

And maybe the idea of builing a (let me simply call it) "amateur radio 
network with features who might be comparable with what WL2K does" is 
more desirable.

At least I still have fun looking into the technical side of this. 
That's what a hobby is for.

Just my 2cents. Have fun and a nice evening. 73s

    Torsten

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