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    From Dale Barnes@1:106/201 to all on Wed Oct 28 13:20:02 2020
    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto configure Point software. Do not see that in use but in a few hosts.

    Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

    I know this depends on the point software in question etc. I am working on a Android/IOS point software so looking for any feedback, suggestions etc for any of the point systems out there.


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  • From Martin Foster@2:310/31.3 to Dale Barnes on Sun Nov 1 12:03:00 2020
    Hello Dale!

    *** Wednesday 28.10.20 at 13:20, Dale Barnes wrote to all:

    I know that there is a CDP flag setup to allow for a process to auto configure Point software.

    If you don't mind me saying, CDP doesn't work like that, it indicates that
    a Node is running a system which automatically allocates Point numbers to prospective Points and automatically sets them up on the Node's system. It does nothing for the Points' software, Points still have to configure
    their own software manually. However .....

    Does anyone currently use any process today to help make the setup easier or any suggestions that help make it easier for someone to setup a point?

    ..... I know of one Point programme which autmatically configures BinkD,
    hpt, htick, GoldED and a few other bits 'n bobs based on data provided by
    the Point during the setup. It also *optionally* supports the Point part
    of CDP and is called Fido Packet Deluxe. It's very old but it works well
    even on Win10(64-Bit). If it's of interest, you can grab a copy from here:

    https://stargate.org.uk/fpd (source is also available for d/load).

    Regards,
    Martin

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