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   Hey Charles!   
      
    MK>> that binkd for Android works just fine.   
      
    CP> It does. And there are a couple of point programs for Android   
    CP> that work, but have some issues.   
      
   I believe that a point approach with binkd for contacting and exchanging pkt's   
   with the mothership (bossnode) is the way to go with mobile single user   
   devices.  Currently I have 3 wireless APs working (hostapd) x86_64's that have   
   working binkd at their disposal that can/could give access to the broader   
   fidonet network.  They are definetly potential access points for Android and   
   iOS based devices.   
      
    CP> It won't be something everyone would want to use.   
      
   Like me for instance?  I am not a fan of so-called smart devices ... to say   
   the least.  Also the 10.1" tablet I was using for testing had a battery go bad   
   on it and I am not keen to replace it given the cost.  I'd rather buy a new   
   one ... if indeed I feel a need to port and test fidonet apps on a crippled   
   single user system such as Android.   
      
   Having said that, it looks to be doable.  I was using termux for Android to   
   provide the bash enviroment for Android.  I am unsure if a similar strategy   
   could be deployed on iOS.   
      
   Life is good,   
   Maurice   
      
   ... Don't cry for me I have vi.   
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