Subj : NNCP
To   : Exodus
From : Oli
Date : Sun Oct 02 2022 12:17 pm

Exodus wrote (2022-10-01):

 N>> I have been experimenting with NNCP (node to node copy -
 N>> https://www.nncpgo.org) lately and was interested that it was not
 N>> mentioned (at least on the message groups that my bbs has).

 N>> NNCP provides tools that allow for packet(file) transfers between and
 N>> throug configured nodes. These packets are encrypted as security is
 N>> one of the main goals of this protocol.

 E> Why are we always trying to reinvent the wheel?

Because aerodynamic wheels with pneumatic tires are much faster and more comfortable than wheels made out of wood with leather or steel tires.

Even basic Fidonet security is broken by design (packets, EMSI, binkp). NNCP has some nice new features and improvements over UUCP / FTN / SMTP:

https://nncp.mirrors.quux.org/Comparison.html

I#M still not sure if it would be possible to replace FTN echomail with NNCP
https://nncp.mirrors.quux.org/Multicast.html

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