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

[Bill Vodall]

On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM, Michael E. Fox - N6MEF <n6mef at mefox.org>wrote:

> Ugg.****
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> I just read the release notes for 2.0j.3.  I was particularly happy to see
> progress on Winlink connectivity.  ****
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> BUT, the “smtp:” prefix is a real problem.****
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> The release notes say to use “smtp:” as a prefix to addresses that will be
> sent to Winlink.  Huh?****
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> 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.****
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> 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:”?  ****
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> Put another way, the explanation to users will be something goofy like:***
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> If you are sending to Winlink and NOT a regular Internet SMTP address,
> then add a prefix of “smtp:” to the destination address.****
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> If you are sending to a regular Internet SMTP address, do NOT use the
> “smtp:” prefix. ****
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> With all due respect, (truly!), unless I’m missing something, that’s
> really messed up.****
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> Michael****
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> N6MEF****
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