VMS BBS network

I'm game for whatever connection type makes sense. The first and last in your list I think I can handle without support. SSH and DecNet might take more time. Whatever is chose, I'd like to ensure that the internet is the backbone and right now that doesn't make sense.... Someone mentioned DECNet over TCP/IP. I respect the objections voiced, but TCP/IP meets the ten year rule and then some, and DECNet is routeable - to quote another listmember. The fact we use the internet for this list should give some indication of it's reliability and capability. For the sake of simplicity, I say TCP/IP, or if more functionality can be obtained by DECNET/TCPIP then go there. I'm still confused over how to route direct traffic to the vax through my NAT router. I use NAT because Proxies require manual configuration for each application. There are reasons for proxy servers, but on my small net, it's a support nightmare. I think Allison said that you can redirect a port, but to the best of my knowledge, my existing router is not so flexible. I do have the full suite of servers, I'm just not sure how to use: RSHD, Tftpd and a couple of others..... Not to discourage though. I can go to a Linux or Solaris router. If you get one machine up, I'll be right up on it. In fact, I'll put the first machine up or volunteer it to another group memeber (via telnet) to set it up as first. Just e-mail me directly. I'll give you telnet access to my server from which you can telnet to the VAX and make your changes. The Vax is on the net as we speak and has been for some weeks. It is stable if not terribly fast. It might not be a bad start. This machine is small, fully functional, and will remain online for the forseable future. Moreso if the group finds a use for it. Regards, Jeff -- ----------------------------------------------------------- Jeffrey S. Worley President Complete Computer Services, Inc. 30 Greenwood Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 828-277-5959 Visit our website at HTTP://www.Real-Techs.com THETechnoid(a)home.com -----------------------------------------------------------