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> Just started following this echo, as I may have an interest in setting
> up a point for reading mail.  I have a few questions, and apologize if
> they've been asked before, which I'm sure they have...

> 1.  What pros/cons are there to using a Point, versus reading/writing
> echomail directly on a BBS, or with an Offline Reader.  I operate a BBS,
> and have used offline mail readers for years.  Just wondering how/if a
> point would be "better" in some way.  What can it do for me that I can't
> currently do with my OLR (MultiMail)?

I don't think there are any pros or cons.

When running a point you poll your boss for new mail, much like you do with an
OLR but the interface is different.

> 2.  I'm interested (only) in software for Linux.  A glance through the
> existing messages here would seem to indicate that 'OpenXP' is the point
> software of choice.  Pretty much true?  Any alternatives to that?

I use Aftershock on my phone. It's handy when I am away from home for netmail
and a few echo's I want to stay in touch with. It comes in handy when I may
not have a computer or OLR easily available.

HotDoged is another option for a phone or a tablet.

OpenXP is a good choice for a point setup on a computer with a TUI or WinPoint
for a windows setup.

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