binkd ☆

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Description:
TCP/IP FTN Mailer

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: fidonet networking mailer tcp-ip legacy

Install: brew install binkd

About:
Binkd is a TCP/IP FidoNet Mailer designed for exchanging netmail and echomail over the internet. It operates as a daemon, handling the transfer of FidoNet-style messages via TCP/IP connections. This tool is essential for maintaining connectivity within the FidoNet network using modern internet infrastructure.

Key Features:

Daemon mode operation for background processing
Supports secure connections via TLS/SSL
Compatible with standard FidoNet software configurations
Robust error handling and automatic reconnect capabilities

Use Cases:

Maintaining a FidoNet node connection over the internet
Exchanging netmail and echomail between FidoNet systems
Migrating legacy FidoNet infrastructure to TCP/IP networks

Alternatives:

ifcico – ifcico is another TCP/IP FidoNet mailer, but binkd is generally considered more modern and actively maintained.
BinkleyTerm – BinkleyTerm is a legacy DOS-based mailer; binkd provides a native Unix/Linux solution for TCP/IP transport.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 28, 2024 12:16pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	e1c6ffbf