Re: GBBS Wanted.

["David \"Inky\" Scott" <daves@interoz.com>]

Steven W. Mentzer wrote:

> >I'm looking for a copy of GBBS that will run on a standard Apple ][e.
> >If anyone here has pointers as to where I could either buy or download
> >a copy of this bbs program, please post a note here or email me.

> Search for a man on the internet named "Steven Lichter"... He is the new owner
> of GBBS. He is very picky about people "copying" his software, so be careful.
> Besides, the software is pretty cheap these days. Making the MODS is going to
> be time consuming though...

Personally, I'd find a hard drive and go for FutureVision, unless you
just want the pure nostalgia of a GBBS-run BBS. FutureVision is a
full-featured BBS system, and it's still supported by its authors (and
just about everyone who uses it). Plus, since the language it's written
in (METAL) comes with the package, it is really easy to customize the
software and even write your own add-ons.

I mean I, who have the programming ability of a brain-dead parrot, have
written a number of games and add-ons for it.

I have no idea where the "official" site for it is anymore, though. But
I'm pretty sure someone here does.
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