Posted by Jasen Betts on 10/10/54 11:39

On 2006-02-03, NC <nc@iname.com> wrote:
> Alex wrote:
>>
>> Here's my thoughts ... Create a message system similar to the Fidonet
>> echos of days past, but using an Internet-based messaging system.
> ...
>> Would something like this be doable?
>
> Not only is it doable, it's been done for a while. I know at least two
> services (both free) that provide Web-based interfaces to the fido7.*
> hierarchy (the Russian segment of Fidonet).
>
> The real issue, as I see it, is not in the software, it's in the
> network capabilities. Essentially, you need to host a gateway between
> Fidonet and the Internet. So you need a combination of root-level
> access to allow you to set up, configure, and operate the gateway and
> the capacity to store Fidonet content and serve it to the world. You
> will probably need a dedicated server and a VERY understanding ISP...

root permission isn't needed to setup or use software like ifcico or
binkd, a shell account would be enough.

Bye.
Jasen

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