ZXNet
(C) ZX-SHADOW
(C) ALEX (Research)
Hi everyone, everything and everyone!
ZX-SHADOW wants to share his thoughts on the topic NETWORK
Sisopov and users of the network. This article - something like
small teleconference interview with the coordinator of the
network ZXNet.
ZX-SHADOW: THE FIRST THOUGHT, and hopefully not the last
one: I have (yes and not only for me) happened quite strong
opinion that ZXNet almost does not work, and recalls the
paralytic from birth, ie, stable brain works intensively
feeding signals to all parts of body, the rest will all work
discordantly, if ever, works. All the body occasionally cringe
because of the presence of different kinds of parasites. In
general, want to cry!
ALEX: You are 90% right. When you create a network of many
of the chase romance of the network life. Result: Several
stations were closed, and there are 15 of their network
functions are performed at full volume, only 8.
ZX-SHADOW: THE SECOND THOUGHT (resulting from the first): As
This system is not working, it is logical to ask - why? And why
it works FIDO? Why I'm running FIDONET nevponyatkah, why not
work ZXNet you might think.
In my opinion, the reason lies in the basics of network
devices. Explain, simply, everything is based on honesty sysop,
in the sense of that he (sysop) must be such as Alex, that is,
very responsible, serious, and should find somewhere in time
for the BBS. And since Alex one like him quite a bit, I would
say there is little, the network does not work. Strict
discipline is not and every attempt to kill her no one to
prevent, from a ZXNet chills and cringe, and assaults on Alexa
- highly rudeness, this Anonym feet so the kidneys.
ALEX: The device networks have similar FIDONET, but it works
FIDONET just because there are before you sign
station checks its hardware and software (postal and
telecommunications) equipment and how it all works. Naturally,
that anyhow, who the network will not be included on the Rights
of the station. We have the immediately rushed to register the
network station.
A good example - STS (the very first clock BBS in Moscow and
is still (!) Works). Man, as I understand, is responsible. He
did not log into the network, because a sober look at their
opportunities. And in terms of survivability stations (as
computers and modems were asleep) - this is a true sysop with a
capital letter!
Like I said - in the network, we do not keep. Better at once
to themselves to decide: whether to give their resources for a
common cause and deal with it seriously, and then negotiate a
registration station name in the. Maybe easier to just open the
BBS is not included in network?
ZX-SHADOW: THOUGHT THREE (global): (Gorbachevsky voice)
We should seek a consensus! In other words have come up with
another scheme exchange of information. The ideal would be nice
to all automated, ie trust the machine. To organize something
in the nature of the index, or the file name, or at the very
beginning of the text. And something come up until I find it
difficult to throw a concrete idea for automatic sorting and
shipping. Although this is impossible, but that anything to
facilitate sorting.
Now, reach me a rumor that dead hour, many do not comply. I
propose a solution - a rough and rude I think. Add extra half
an hour before work and then BBS sysop be able to throw the
post immediately before the server.
ALEX: ... now get some consensus ... The third thought just
two questions for which answers (and some moments of the first)
have little to draw your attention.
- In the email there is such a thing as Routing
(Routing e-mail). Postal exchange set
so as to reduce the number of hops between stations.
How is the writing on the network - the user should not be
interested. Most important for him that the letter came. That's
what she and the network so that the user was comfortable. We,
as in FIDONET, there is a map of parameters, and routing mail
exchange between stations, there is also a list of users with
their e-mail addresses. Network lists (as in FIDONET) weekly
adjusted coordinator network. Availability of such information
gives opportunity to send e-mail (again, as in FIDONET)
directly, bypassing intermediate stations. The general post
office (for all) is sent to all stations on the routing sheet,
ie chain (To unload sisopov).
Hence, users have the illusion that the network does not
work. They do not see how the exchange station between them. On
the other hand, I, as the regional coordinator, there were no
signals that someone's personal letter never reached the
addressee. Under the Charter of the network - a crime the
number one and sysop is responsible for this.
Once again (as the frequent changes in routing individuals I
reproached and consider this inability to cope with the
network): correction of routing - the main duty of the
coordinator. In all networks, even in the INTERNET, such
adjustment shall be reviewed weekly or as if necessary (cable,
for example, interrupted) - immediately.
About an hour postal network: as We have a lot less than
daily stations according to a new routing, the next station
themselves among themselves agree on the time information
exchange. Here's to you and answer the question of the exchange
scheme. By the way, I personally have really set aside for
manual exchange it before the server.
- About automation ... Vexed question. It should be noted
that all networks postal exchange is automated. In addition to
terminal programs, BBS installed on all the so-called
program-mailer (from angl.MAIL - mail). They who are engaged in
e-mail exchange. Mailer is responsible for the calls, and calls
himself, handles incoming and outgoing mail. All operations are
performed automatically. When configuration is given: when and
where he will call himself when will respond to calls. Well
established and ED COMMUNICATIONS ECHO PROCESSOR. As you can
see that the station operates, we must have three to four
interrelated and debugged program. Mail is not as a text file
and the file is a special format (the newsgroups - the original
database, sorted by item Title Subject).
That was when we lose, because on the Spectrum do
virtually impossible. The only thing that can be improved - to
enter into the program a little vever to view the first six
rows text (left to rely on conscious users, correctly
indicating the address in the header file). Incidentally, in
this case, the sysop may not even be reading your letter, and
immediately send it on.
ZX-SHADOW: FOUR THOUGHT (Classic): Well, thinker - you sigh,
but it is bigotry, so do not judge strictly. Now will express
their thoughts about parasites:
Parasites are vermin, and Africa, but against the low
activity of ZX people, and what disturbance they cause in all,
just a diva Give! But it is evil and must be eradicated. A
complete control over user experience, while preserving the
information anywhere else, will help evaluate pest and disrupt
his criminal activities.
As you can see, without the appearance of appropriate
software and improvements there are not enough. Should also be
an idea. Alex will have to somehow all this is to coordinate
and direct brightest minds in the right direction.
ALEX: The issue of software is very complicated. Although I
have collected some material and suggestions. From all this,
given the reality of placing on the ZX and the feasibility of,
worked out the easiest way to improve the C-DOS to deal with
bullies. Efficiency - 100%.
A steeper freaks (automatic registration of new
users, setting limits exchange for a particular user, etc.) to
interfere with our good TR-DOS, which does not allow for
segmented files and leaves a "hole" on the disk the destruction
of the file.
As for network management can be sure, I work (co-ordinators
and sysops who are really "plow" will confirm this). On
Fortunately, the shaft post exchange is not observed. And what
about network BBS (no offense) - better fewer stations, but
better.
And finally, a short digression concerning the registration
of users on the network ZXNet. To call on the BBS networks, not
necessarily have a network address. Call, swing, etc. But for
forwarding your mail (if you are not registered and have a
network address) network is not responsible. Moreover, Your
Message, and so the servers will be erased. The right
correspondence via external global network will be registered
users ZXNet, under 16 years of age (or younger, but known to
all on the positive side). About the beginning of a periodic
e-mail exchange you will learn from ONLINE.
About the exchange of information: The network of stations
will be placed a list of areas and topics. You can choose the
section you are interested in and through the sysop to request
information.
ZX-SHADOW: This enable otklanyatsya!
Thinker - ZX-SHADOW
ZXNet 095:4789108 .. 5556189
Being questioned - ALEX (R.)
ZXNet 095:1641684 ..
