Re: CDR: Re: I created the "Al Gore created the Internet" story

"Roy M. Silvernail" wrote:

I _still_ have a running UUCP node (on a MickeySoft box, at that). Given that UUCP was designed to run arbitrary programs on remote hosts and route their output, it seems to me this is an ideal transport mechanism.

I've been running a couple UUCP nodes ever since I withdrew from fido. it DOES have considerable shortcomings. like all tools, it's one answer, and whether or not it fits depends on the question. but an advanced UUCP replacement could be an interesting thing...