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From: carl@CITHEX.CALTECH.EDU (Carl J Lydick)
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Subject: Re: mail to IBM 3033
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Date: Thu, 20-Aug-87 18:19:42 EDT
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 > I read somewhere about a package that makes an IBM look like a DECNET node...

I don't know of any software that runs on big IBM machines to this.  Perhaps
what you heard about is DECnetDOS, which runs on a PC and makes it a DECnet
node?

 > anybody know about this? Failing that, is there any knowledge about
 > sending mail to an IBM3033 (other than using coloured book software)

There is a product called JNET (from Joiner Associates) which lets a VAX
act as a BITNET node (don't forget to register/pay fees/etc. with the folks
who run BITNET).

 > (anybody know why CBS isn't available in the states?)

No.  Nobody knows why CBS isn't available in the states, for the simple
reason that it IS.  If your DEC sales rep says it isn't, ask to talk to
his supervisor, and don't give up until you've found someone who admits
that it is.