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diff --git a/news/ifmail/pkg-descr b/news/ifmail/pkg-descr index 3cbd049fe635..ab01728b37a5 100644 --- a/news/ifmail/pkg-descr +++ b/news/ifmail/pkg-descr @@ -1,73 +1,10 @@ - -Begin3 -~Title: ifmail - FidoNet(tm) support package for UN*X platform -Version: 2.7 -Entered-date: 06NOV94 -Description: FidoNet(tm) transport and gateway for UN*X platform. - Delivers Fidonet mail packets over telephone lines - and TCP/IP connections; converts Fidonet net- and - echomail to RFC-822/RFC-1036 compliant mail and news - and vice versa. In cooperation with MTA and netnews - packages allows to run a FidoNet node (or point) on - a UN*X machine. -Keywords: fidonet,netmail,echomail,mail,news,gateway -Author: crosser@pccross.msk.su (Eugene Crosser) -Maintained-by: crosser@pccross.msk.su (Eugene Crosser) -Primary-site: tsx-11.mit.edu /pub/linux/sources/usr.bin - 220Kb ifmail-2.7.tar.gz -Alternate-site: sunsite.unc.edu /pub/Linux/system/Mail/transport -Alternate-site: ftp.demos.su /unix/linux/source/fido -Platform: Linux, *BSD, SunOS, SCO, ISC, some others -Copying-policy: Free -End - -Copyright (c) 1993, 1994 by Eugene G. Crosser - -This is a README file for ifmail - another Internet/FidoNet gateway and -transport package. - -You may do virtually what you wish with this software, as long as the -explicit reference to its original author is retained: - -Eugene G. Crosser <crosser@pccross.msk.su>, 2:5020/230@FidoNet - -THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND COME WITH NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, -EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT WILL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER BE -LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. - -This is freeware. Except for the modules taken from the other packages, -(which may be subject to different distributing policy), you may use -this software for any purpose, commercial or noncommercial, including -even selling it, without paying anything. Though, if you are willing to -support my efforts, your contribution will be appreciated. Contact me -by e-mail. - -The package consists of two major parts: ifgate (gateway programs, -analog of FidoNet tosser/packer), and ifcico (transport agent, analog of -FidoNet mailer), each in its own subdirectory. Routines common to these -programs are in the iflib subdirectory. In the top-level subdirectory -are: README (this file), CONFIG (your system configuration definition) -and top-level Makefile. There is also a "misc" subdirectory with -examples of configuration, some useful scripts, FAQ list etc. - -Each of the subdirectories (ifgate, ifcico, iflib and misc) contains its -own README file, refer to them for more technical details. - -To install the package, edit the CONFIG file to match your configuration -and run "make" and (if you are satisfied) "make install". - -Currently, the package should be considered BETA, use it on your own -risk. - -There is a mailing list for ifmail-related discussions. To subscribe, -send mail to: <ifmail-request@fidogate.nuars.nwu.edu> (this is a live -person, not a listserv program). It is supposed that it will carry -latest updates in addition to discussions, so you may wish to subscribe, -to be on the bleeding edge. Special thanks to H. Peter Anvin for -maintaining this list. - -Eugene G. Crosser <crosser@pccross.msk.su>; 2:5020/230@fidonet -Voice: +7 095 212 5274; Moscow, Russia +FidoNet(tm) transport and gateway for UN*X platform. +Delivers Fidonet mail packets over telephone lines +and TCP/IP connections; converts Fidonet net- and +echomail to RFC-822/RFC-1036 compliant mail and news +and vice versa. In cooperation with MTA and netnews +packages allows to run a FidoNet node (or point) on +a UN*X machine. - Dirk Meyer (patches & port) dirk.meyer@dinoex.sub.org |