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  • Fetch older messages from echoes and filebone?

    From 2twisty@21:1/999 to All on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 02:22:00
    Is there a way to request to download older messages from echoes and filebone?

    I just got set up with the fsxNet echoes, and it would be nice to fetch the backlog for review / archive / search.

    Same deal with the filebone stuff.

    Space is not an issue, but I imagine bandwidth could be for the sender / hub, so I'd be sure to find out if it was cool before doing it.

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/24 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: The Ratrace Losers (21:1/999)
  • From Mike Dippel@21:4/176 to 2twisty on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 09:19:00
    On 3/30/2022 2:28 AM, 2twisty wrote to All:

    Is there a way to request to download older messages from echoes and filebone?

    I just got set up with the fsxNet echoes, and it would be nice to fetch the backlog for review / archive / search.

    Same deal with the filebone stuff.

    Space is not an issue, but I imagine bandwidth could be for the sender / hub,
    so I'd be sure to find out if it was cool before doing it.

    Generally, Netmail an AREAFIX where the body of the message reads:
    %RESCAN *

    Mike Dippel

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    * Origin: The Hobby Line! Internet - hobbylinebbs.com (21:4/176)
  • From McDoob@21:4/135 to 2twisty on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 09:42:22
    Is there a way to request to download older messages from echoes and filebone?

    I just got set up with the fsxNet echoes, and it would be nice to fetch the backlog for review / archive / search.

    Same deal with the filebone stuff.

    There is a way to get older messages, but no easy way to download older files. Before I tell you how, I must urge you to wait until you have a permanent node assignment. Doing this while you're still on 21:1/999 *will* cause some confusion later.

    Send a netmail to AreaFix on your hub's node address with the hub password as the topic line. The body of the message can have certain commands, all starting with the % symbol. Use %HELP for a full list. For example, the following will have a reply with all of the commands, and have all messages from the last seven days pushed out via BinkP:

    To: AreaFix (21:1/100)
    Topic: LETMEIN
    Message:
    %HELP
    %RESCAN * 7

    Again, I feel the need to say this: wait until you get your permanent node assignment. It can cause problems, when you switch it. It did for me.

    McDoob
    SysOp, PiBBS
    pibbs.sytes.net

    ... User Error: Replace user and hit any key to continue...

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/24 (Raspberry Pi/32)
    * Origin: PiBBS (21:4/135)
  • From 2twisty@21:1/999 to McDoob on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 08:18:50
    Will do. Already sent app to Avon. Waiting for reply.

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/24 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: The Ratrace Losers (21:1/999)
  • From McDoob@21:4/135 to 2twisty on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:55:43
    Will do. Already sent app to Avon. Waiting for reply.

    Normally, this process is much faster. However, Avon is currently on 'vacation', so it may take a bit longer. Fun fact, Avon is Mystic Guy!

    McDoob
    SysOp, PiBBS
    pibbs.sytes.net

    ... Confucius say: "Man who runs behind car gets exhausted"

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/24 (Raspberry Pi/32)
    * Origin: PiBBS (21:4/135)