[Dxspider-support] ROS

[Dirk Koopman G1TLH]

On 03/10/10 21:35, Brendan Minish wrote:
> On 03/10/2010 20:17, Dirk Koopman G1TLH wrote:
>> I know it probably won't make any difference, but I have added a comment
>> asking the author to use "chat".
>
> Yes I saw that and I for one would have no particular issues with ROS if
> it used the cluster system in a non-abusing way
>
> User Opt-in cluster connection, Completely eliminating the auto-spotting
> and using cluster chat to facilitate messages between users instead of
> spots would all be positive steps
>
> One of the things that I find puzzling though is that where the author
> discusses the auto-spot algorithm he seems to imply that the ROS
> stations are already in communications via the internet with each other,
> surely this would provide the required mechanism for reliable chat
> between users?

Hm... Well, much to my surprise I got an email from him this morning 
asking me to explain why there is so much angst. I did that. I have also 
offered him the alternative.

We shall see what happens. I will let you all know.

Dirk