Even though (I think) some of the regulars here are a bit younger than I, I'm wondering if any of us have been on BBS systems before? I just edged that technology, as 2 friends on separate occasions tried to show me BBS boards, but they were either down, long distance, or pay per usage. It was the end of the era, '95 by the time I got into computers so like I said, I just edged it.
After watching
this documentary on BBSes, I am really getting interested in the technology. I even found one in my local town! After much research I think I'm gonna set one up.
So really, this is just an open-topic as to the subject of BBS usage in general. Share some stories, ask some questions... lets get this topic going
I'm excited!
I actually hadn't heard of BBSes until this thread. I looked at the Wikipedia article on them and they look like an interesting hobby.
You are welcome to join, even though it's still under heavy construction.
Use telnet (Windows XP & lower has it installed by default), or any other terminal emulator & connect to bbs.akroncdnr.com on port 23.
That?
Start->run-> telnet bbs.akroncdnr.com 23
Btw, I see the admin RWenger signed up
I'm thinking about making a doom wad resource. I'm still not really sure of the direction I want to take this thing.
Sorry, I tried to make that known...
Quote:Use telnet (Windows XP & lower has it installed by default),
Ah thanks for that PM no2. It works, although I don't really know how to work IT.
Yeh I know. Windows is trying to install it but it isn't. No it installed it. Can't register though. Maybe later.
(11-15-2009 01:50 AM)RWenger Wrote: [ -> ]It works, although I don't really know how to work IT.
There isn't much to do until I get the door games working... & stuff added. Right now, it's kind of like having a web site, with hello world on it.
(11-15-2009 01:50 AM)RWenger Wrote: [ -> ]Ah thanks for that PM no2.
I changed your password, because I didn't know if you used that password for anything else. I don't even want to know! The less I know, the less I get accused of
What, does that software let you see passwords?
Looks like it, yeah. You want me to change it again?
No, it's good as it is.
Unless you want something more secure, then you can change it to whatever you want and PM me what you changed it to.
A few months ago I decided to trash the Linux BBS for a Windows one. I setup Windows Server 2000, installed
synchronet & it's a much smoother setup!
As well I tried to move over any accounts that were previously setup! I welcome you all to check this out once again. It's my hopes to eventually ad dialup service to the server, thus making it work just like the BBSes of the 90's
There are currently a few door games installed, but the only one that is currently working is BBS Hacker. In what little free time that I have I will continue to work on this.
Thanks
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Added more door games, L.O.R.D., TradeWars 2002, PimpWars, & still have BBS Hacker running.
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Also created custom menus
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Using sockets in HTML 5, you can bind to the telnet port :
JSTerm has been started, but my understanding is still under development.
