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   zippy to All   
   Re: SMOLNET   
   13 Oct 25 00:52:18   
   
   From: zippy@discord4eva.invalid   
      
   >> Keep in mind that gemini requires TLS, therefore you can't use gemini on   
   >> retro hardware with retro software. It kinda dilutes the point of the   
   >> protocol, doesn't it?   
   >>   
   > I hadn't thought of that. I didn't think retro hardware was related to   
   > the purpose, but then I don't have any retro hardware myself,   
   > unfortunately.   
      
   There was a protocol a while ago called Spartan that was essentially gemini   
   without TLS.   
      
   Never followed up on it so no idea if it every really took off.   
      
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