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Started by Tomas Tocek
Wed, 16 Dec 1992 22:52
'best' BBS
Author: Tomas Tocek
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 22:52
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 22:52
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I asked a similar question already, but let me rephrase it a little: What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would you think is the best starter BBS ????? (for a novice sysop)
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Ron Dippold
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 00:47
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 00:47
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ttocek@cayley.uwaterloo.ca (Tomas Tocek) writes: >What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would >you think is the best starter BBS ????? >(for a novice sysop) How computer/modem savvy are you? For simplicity it's hard to beat WWIV. Even 12 year olds around here have set up WWIV boards. Low processor / hard disk space needs. $50. Most BBSes are actually pretty easy to set up if you RTFM, but so few people do. -- Alimony and bribes will engage a large share of your wealth.
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Mike Pearl
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 03:43
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 03:43
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ttocek@cayley.uwaterloo.ca (Tomas Tocek) writes: > I asked a similar question already, but let me rephrase it a little: > > What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would > you think is the best starter BBS ????? > (for a novice sysop) Define "best" for me... and "free"... we've all got our favorites, that's why we use them. What operating system are you running, and what are you looking for in terms of features, security, reliability, number of lines, doors (externals), flexibility, etc. I'd be happy to tell you the virtues of my favorites, and why I've chosen them... but if you want some advice that will help YOU, you've got to give me some requirements other than "free" and best. You do have access to usenet... do you want your BBS to have similar access? What sort of messaging capabilities... all this has a definite bearing on any USEFUL suggestions. Michael
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Tim Cantin
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 16:46
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1992 16:46
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I'd go for Maximus-CBCS v2.00 ... it takes a little while to setup, but has
VERY complete documentation. It's worth checking out... and it is FREE for
personal use. See ~msdos/bbs on wuarchive.wustl.edu, or <MSDOS.BBS> on
wsmr-simtel20.army.mil, the files max200-[1234].zip ...
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Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Greg Fuller (SUNY Oswego, Oswego...
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 11:58
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 11:58
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In article <BzDJJv.LLv@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu>, ttocek@cayley.uwaterloo.ca (Tomas Tocek) writes: > I asked a similar question already, but let me rephrase it a little: > > What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would > you think is the best starter BBS ????? > (for a novice sysop) -- Well, I have been using TeleGard v2.7. This is real easy software to get up and running, but there is no manual. I you plan on using this soft, I can send a copy of the man over e-mail. It is relitivly easy to set up, we had it running in about 10 minutes. Real POWERFUL software! _________________________________________________________________________ Greg Fuller | Internet: ch_ind05@blurt.oswego.edu| RD2 Box 485 | or | Oswego, New York | explor06@oswego.edu | 13126 | | (315) 343-9362 | | ________________________|________________________________________________|
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: CHUNG Wing Chung
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 15:04
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 15:04
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rdippold@cancun.qualcomm.com (Ron Dippold) writes: >WWIV. Even 12 year olds around here have set up WWIV boards. Low I want to know which ftp site has WWIV and its supporting utils. Thank you. chung820@cs.cuhk.hk
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Tomas Tocek
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 17:35
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 17:35
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>> I asked a similar question already, but let me rephrase it a little: >> >> What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would >> you think is the best starter BBS ????? >> (for a novice sysop) > >Define "best" for me... and "free"... we've all got our favorites, >that's why we use them. What operating system are you running, and >what are you looking for in terms of features, security, reliability, >number of lines, doors (externals), flexibility, etc. > For now, I'm using DOS 5.0, but thinking of OS/2....and that's my 1st priority: I want to be able to run my BBS under OS/2, so I can use my PC for other stuff! Also 1-line support for now, multiple file and message areas, sysop-cusomizable menus and hotkeys, sysop-changable colors. I saw some products on Simtel mirrors (like Ezycom, Osiris, Quick-BBS) what do you think of those?
Re: 'best' BBS
Author: Steven Foley
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 18:05
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1992 18:05
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ttocek@cayley.uwaterloo.ca (Tomas Tocek) writes: > I asked a similar question already, but let me rephrase it a little: > > What BBS package (from those free available on Simtel or Garbo) would > you think is the best starter BBS ????? > (for a novice sysop) For a beginner? I would probably say something like WWIV or Telegard. Both of those are not too complex. They are realativly easy to setup and to work with. They are both very flexible. I wouldnt even compare them with PCBoard or Wildcat! or something like that as they dont have all of the bells and whistles such as FidoNet, USENET, and other HUGE net support. I set up a WWIV board it is easy and fun to run. I would reccommend the software to any beginner as a place to start and possibly expand from. -Steve -- INTERNET: english@netlink.cts.com (Steven Foley) UUCP: ...!ryptyde!netlink!english NetLink Online Communications * Public Access in San Diego, CA (619) 453-1115
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