[HECnet] My RSTS/E system...

[Johnny Billquist]

On 2018-08-12 21:28, Paul Koning wrote:
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>> On Aug 12, 2018, at 9:12 AM, Johnny Billquist <bqt at softjar.se> wrote:
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>> Hi.
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>> By exploring adjacent nodes and known circuits, you'd get a more complete picture, as it will also show you connections which are not the lowest cost paths.
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>> However, as I said, it will only give a partial picture anyway. I also found out the other day that it don't seem like RSTS/E implements it either, or maybe it depends on version and maybe it's optional.
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> DECnet/E definitely implements NICE, has from the beginning (i.e., from when DECnet/E 2.0 which is the Phase III release was first shipped).
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> However, it need not be enabled as a known object.  And if enabled, it may or may not accept connections without access control variables (PPN/password).  If not, you'll get a reject indicating either no such object or bad access control.  However, if the connection is accepted you should find a full implementation.
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> Of course mapping information exists only in routers; if the node you're talking to is an endnode it will only tell you who the adjacent designated router is (or the adjacent nodes, on point to point circuits).

In this case not enabled then, I think. Thanks for clarifying that it 
exists. I only did a reflection based on trying to look at an RSTS/E 
node just the other day that did not give me anything.

.ncp tell marduk sho exec
NCP -- Show failed, Listener connect failed, network resources

And I did verify that it's an up and running RSTS/E system. V9.6 
according to information I have.

Might also be some other kind of problem somewhere that I haven't 
figured out. System also isn't talking CTERM, but did answer when I 
tried some RSTS/E specific terminal protocol.

NFT/FAL also failed with network resources error.

   Johnny

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