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Re: Those that call the Apple 2 BBS
Chris,
That's what I was thinking. Because I will be unable to
provide internet access there really isn't any point to put my BBS back
up then. I was just going to dig out my ANET disks for my old BBS and
make some changes and put it in running.
I understand what you are saying for long distance. But with most
long distance co you can get a plan where it's unlimited calling (like
yours). For example I am paying $30 for unlimited long distance.
Making it so you can telnet into the machine is way beyond what I
can do. My programing skills are in AppleSoft Basic and simple Pascal
and C (Slowly teaching my self these two). Not to mention that I am a
Mac user and your software seems to run on a PC. But I see how
telneting into the BBS would be more accessable for most people. Where
now today the only why most people now how to connect is though the
Internet via ISP. (NOTE: I am not saying that's true for people in
this group. I'm generalizing here.)
:::: shrugs ::::: I don't know, maybe I still put it back up just
for the hell of it. Just to see if I remember how to program for
ModemWorks and AmperWorks. Any one know where I can get the lastest
version of these before they where dropped.
-Lockar
In article <ogmtvvcije14lcqslium52pk5gnvbbech1@4ax.com>, Chris Morse
<chris@sorry.no.spam.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 18:39:55 -0500, Lockar <lockar@nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > For those that are still calling the Apple II BBSes that are still
> >up, what are you calling them. What are these BBSes doing? Internet,
> >Online Text Games, Message boards, Apple II/Apple //gs files?
>
> Right now there's not really any Apple II specific BBS's up and
> running. WaZaBoo was up again recently, but he's run into a hardware
> problem, as I understand. Not sure when/if it will be back up.
>
> > My other half wants me to put up my BBS again, but I just not sure
> >what people would execpt from it. I mean I can do the message boards,
> >some online text games, and files. But I can not offer an access
> >to/though the internet.
>
> I assume this would be a dialup BBS.. Right? That's about all that
> would be expected from a dialup.
>
> > Also what are you guys using. GBBS Pro, Anet (that's what I used
> >when I had a BBS), Spitfire, Alpha BBS, Metal (Is metal hard to setup.
> >ANET was really easy) or Lets Talk BBS.
>
> Well, first, it's good to see someone else interested in setting up a
> BBS. I am myself getting ready to set up a BBS. What I am using,
> though, is a completely new internet-only telnet BBS system that I
> have been writing from the ground up. Once it's ready for public use,
> I will probably let others use the software. It's got features that I
> think would be appreciated in this time/age..
>
> - Classic "Retro" BBS type system
> - Message Boards (but not 1,000 of them!)
> - File Upload/Download Area
> - MULTI-USER (including multi-user online chat system)
>
> + other "entertainment" type stuff.. like a quote under the menu that
> any logged in user can modify, a voting booth, system news area, user
> list, and anything else I can think of..
>
> Here's my current "Main Menu" for the BBS.. It's still being worked
> on.. Not very fancy... just something to start with..
>
> [+]-----------------------------------------------------------------[+]
> | |
> | Apple II Forever BBS |
> | |
> [+]-----------------------------------------------------------------[+]
> | |
> | (M)essage Bases (A)ccount Info |
> | (F)ile Area (U)ser List |
> | (G)ame Area (W)ho's Online |
> | (V)oting Area (N)ews |
> | (C)hat System |
> | |
> | (Q)uit/Disconnect (?) Main Menu |
> | |
> [+]-----------------------------------------------------------------[+]
>
>
> I think that since today's BBS's (esp Apple II related) are so few, it
> makes sense to have one that lets the users communicate as easily as
> possible. I hope to run the BBS for a couple months and gather users,
> and then start hosting monthly "user-group meetings" in the online
> chat system.
>
> You can see what the server app looks like here:
> http://www.cosmicwolf.com/AppleII/AppleII.htm
>
> When you connect, this is what it displays:
>
> --- BEGIN TELNET SESSION ----
> [TELNET] CONNECT (cms-home/192.168.1.100)
> *
> * AppleNET: The Apple ][ BBS
> *
> * ... Where Apple ][ Users Hang Out!
> *
> * Enter 'NEW' to create a new account.
> * Enter 'LOST' if you forgot your password.
> * If you see double, lay off the booze and/or disable Local Echo.
> *
>
> Username:chris
> Password:******
>
> User 'chris' Logged in at Friday, January 09, 2004 @ 11:56:13 AM
>
> Last Login: 1/8/2004 8:06:29 PM (0 Minutes)
> Login Count: 4
> Total Minutes: 0
> Posts: 0
>
>
> There are currently 1 users online.
>
> Press [ENTER] To Continue:
> --- END TELNET SESSION ----
>
> If you've lost your password, you can enter "LOST", and get this:
>
> ----
> Username:lost
>
> [LOST PASSWORD RECOVERY]
>
> In order to recover your password, you must know either your account
> name or the email address you supplied when you registered. Once
> found, we can send you an email with your current password.
>
> Enter 'E' to enter your registered e-mail address
> 'N' to enter your account name
> 'Q' to Quit/Abort
>
> Enter Method (E/N/Q):
> ----
>
> New users currently get this:
>
> ----
> Username:new
>
> [NEW USER REGISTRATION]
>
> Welcome!
>
> In order to login you must have a valid user account. Accounts and
> Access is FREE but you must be validated first. The validation
> process is automated using e-mail, so you will need a valid e-mail
> account.
>
> Continue With New User Registration? (Y/N):
> ----
>
> Also, if you know Visual Basic .NET or C# (or any .NET language for
> that matter), you can easily build extensions to the system (new
> games, for example.. even multi-user).
>
>
> > Is GBBS and Let's Talk BBS still comerical?
>
> No Idea!
>
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Lockar
>
> Cheers!
>
> // CHRIS
>