Re: BinkP errors
By: Waveyuk to All on Sat Jan 31 2026 05:00 pm
Hey all.
So, struggling a little with getting fido working on the bbs. I have my fido node number (2:250/18) and my uplink is 2:250/1. I can see a list of all Fido message areas in the BBS (all with 0 messages). If I try to send a message to areafix@2:250/1 putting my password in the subject line and the message body as %help I get the following on the backend of the bbs:
BINKOUT We got an M_EOB, but there are still 1 files pending M_GOT
Error 104 (Connection reset by peer) in recv() of first byte of packet header
More of the Binkp/BinkIT log output would be helpful.
I'm running the BBS on Linux and have opened port 24554 for BinkP.
That's good, but it sounds like you're maknig an *outbound* connecting to your hub (so in your inbound port 24554 would not be used in that case).
Also, and maybe related, I cannot seem to work out how to use Nodelists. I've Googled and read and using the sbbsecho -n command nothing happens.
SBBSecho doesn't use nodelists. I don't think the -n option does what you think it does? Run 'sbbsecho -?' for list of options, if you're curious.
I've been running just fine for over 25 years without a nodelist. You don't technically need one.
Clearly I am doing something wrong and after 31 years of being away from the BBS scene, my brain isn't recalling what I should be doing (although back in the day I think I used D'Bridge!).
Any help, guidance or pointing in the right direction really appreciated. Thanks
Sure, more log output/context. :-) Usually it's an address/hostname or password issue.
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