[nos-bbs] New 2.0j.3 Winlink smtp feature

[Michael E. Fox - N6MEF]

Ugg.

 

I just read the release notes for 2.0j.3.  I was particularly happy to see
progress on Winlink connectivity.  

 

BUT, the "smtp:" prefix is a real problem.

 

The release notes say to use "smtp:" as a prefix to addresses that will be
sent to Winlink.  Huh?

 

Common sense would say to use a prefix like "smtp:" when you want to send an
SMTP message.  But, since JNOS uses SMTP anyway, that's not necessary and is
actually undesirable.

 

Common sense would say to use a prefix like "wl2k:" or "winlink:" to send to
Winlink.    So why would the prefix be called "smtp:"?  If the prefix
signals JNOS to do something specific for Winlink, then why wouldn't the
prefix be "winlink:" or "wl2k:"?  

 

Put another way, the explanation to users will be something goofy like:

If you are sending to Winlink and NOT a regular Internet SMTP address, then
add a prefix of "smtp:" to the destination address.

If you are sending to a regular Internet SMTP address, do NOT use the
"smtp:" prefix. 

 

With all due respect, (truly!), unless I'm missing something, that's really
messed up.

 

Michael

N6MEF

 

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