Re: [TUHS] RetroNet…

On 08/30/2018 11:54 AM, Michael Kjörling wrote: I bet that you do. Valid question. I'm of the opinion that the entry criteria are a client that can talk to the RetroNet network (more on that in a moment) and a desire to participate. I'll also say that a healthy interest / curiosity in anything that runs over / through RetroNet would be beneficial. But if you want to use RetroNet to play Doom across IPX with buddies across town, then you should be able to do so. (Assuming that you and your buddies are RetroNet members.) As for client, I'm initially targeting something like a Raspberry Pi or any SOHO router that will run OpenWRT / DD-WRT / Tomato. Ideally I'd like to re-use existing images (possibly with a different kernel) and add on packages. I'd like those to be the almost-turn-key installations. Almost as in you start with that and do some things on top. If you want to roll your own Linux install that supports the documented specifications, then more power to you. One of the purposes of RetroNet is to enable members to be able to participate and use the RetroNet for what ever they want (as long as it's legal and does not adversely effect RetroNet or members). Another purpose for RetroNet is to provide a network that we can provide a safe environment for people that want to learn things and help / encouragement to do so. Sort of like a mentor in a sandbox. Aside: I've been using the term "member". I don't want that to convey any meaning other than someone that has signed up and has a RetroNet account. I'm not anticipating any membership fees or anything like that. Down the road we may set up something like a tip jar to help cover costs like domain name subscription or other nominal costs. In short, if you want to play in the sand box and you play well with others, come on down. Let's have fun, learn, play. -- Grant. . . . unix || die