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TARPN Nodes and Their Containers

I’ve written many times about the TARPN packet networking project <tarpn.net>, and this month we’ll have another look at a related project. I presume that most CQ readers know enough about packet to know whether they’d enjoy it or not, so there’s no attempt here at conversion. After all, CW enthusiasts don’t do it because it’s state of the art, but because they find it fun. As it is with packet. Its value as a learning tool cannot be overstated and the chat feature in TARPN Home is a fun way to unite the local packet community.

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