Jolt Country

...because what I really need is another bottomless pit of a project to take time away from things I could either be spending with my family or that could potentially make me money (like the pilot script I keep putting off sending to Jonsey).

Still and all -- and nothing against JCBBS in its latest form, not at all -- how cool would it be to have an old-style BBS? No clicking to submit, that's fer sure!

Please talk me out of it. Begin.

TRM

Actually there's already one set up. I haven't been there in a few years but I bet we could all get right on

Didn't there used to be a pinned thread with a list? Somewhere?

Yes, I have one and it doesn't get used!

I have the original BBS which works with DOSbox if you want it?

It's embarrassing though!

https://www.joltcountry.com/phpBB3/view ... f=2&t=8943

Found it, but couldn't use Search because it suuuuucks!

You have THE ORIGINAL JC??? Like, the whole thing? YES, WANT, WANT.

I think the biggest question I have is... is allowing the entire universe to telnet to a machine physically on my desk, using my own internet connection, like, a horribly bad idea? Naturally I'd use a dedicated computer. I have a linux box I can use (Although I also use it for Dropbox backup, so probably not a great idea) and I figure it couldn't hurt to run my BBS software in a VirtualBox VM. I could also pickup one of those cheap little hockey-puck computers or even a Pi. But assuming I redirect a domain to my home IP address... is that basically like saying "Hey, Russian hackers, here's my social security number and my credit cards!"?

TRM

The REAL Real Man wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:04 am You have THE ORIGINAL JC??? Like, the whole thing? YES, WANT, WANT.

I shall get you that information. You will see 30+ year old takes. We were all so young.

I think the biggest question I have is... is allowing the entire universe to telnet to a machine physically on my desk, using my own internet connection, like, a horribly bad idea? Naturally I'd use a dedicated computer. I have a linux box I can use (Although I also use it for Dropbox backup, so probably not a great idea) and I figure it couldn't hurt to run my BBS software in a VirtualBox VM. I could also pickup one of those cheap little hockey-puck computers or even a Pi. But assuming I redirect a domain to my home IP address... is that basically like saying "Hey, Russian hackers, here's my social security number and my credit cards!"?

In a way, we're all being port scanned. I pay a company called Linode $20 a month to run a telnet BBS that nobody goes to. (I also use it as a permanent screen for IRC that doesn't get logged out, and some other things I need UNIX for.)

So yes, you may get hacked and have your systems compromised but at least you won't ever have to worry again about getting hacked and having your computers compromised. It's like when our neighbor burned his house down this summer. I no longer live in a state of anxiousness about my closest neighbor burning his house down.

Ice Cream Jonsey wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:33 pm but at least you won't ever have to worry again about getting hacked and having your computers compromised. It's like when our neighbor burned his house down this summer. I no longer live in a state of anxiousness about my closest neighbor burning his house down.

This is... not reassuring.

I pay a company called Linode $20 a month to run a telnet BBS

Well, that seems sensible; they have $5 plans and it's not like I need anything hugely sophisticated. Of course, it denies one the 80s ideal of getting out of bed in your underwear, turning and planting your feet on the floor, lighting a cigarette and answering a chat request to grant access to some 12-year-old newb who is no closer to getting laid than you are. Not that I would do any of that (except granting access), but one must have the authentic experience.

that nobody goes to.

And that's the other half of the equation, I have little time or desire to promote this thing, and if you can't get callers, who says I will?

Still, bad idea as it is, better to do the Linode thing than a box at home? You know, I have this PS/2 model 30/286, not sure if it works...

TRM

Having trouble reaching your telnet BBS, Jonsey, but I might be using the wrong address.

I think it's telnet, port 23, to denofiniquity.caltrops.com - I'll try that this morning.

I miss playing TradeWars 2002.

Bugs wrote: Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:51 pm I miss playing TradeWars 2002.

Bugs AND TRM????

I've never felt so blessed.

Or cursed.

PS, tried telenetting into the BBS and could not even manage to read messages. My mouse didn't work. Man, am I rusty. Still, this hasn't stopped me from bringing my PS/2 Model 30-286 home from storage. Heh hah heh, as my friend Jonsey would say,

I got on with my phone but it's totally useless as the ansi menu is garbled. Have to get on the desktop and try again, or better, my old laptop

The REAL Real Man wrote: Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:31 pm PS, tried telenetting into the BBS and could not even manage to read messages. My mouse didn't work. Man, am I rusty. Still, this hasn't stopped me from bringing my PS/2 Model 30-286 home from storage. Heh hah heh, as my friend Jonsey would say,

There's flash cart and card solutions now! Well, there is for the PCjr. I assume 286s as well.

It sounds like you might need a source of 286 era warez?

No joke, if you start running warez I'll die and have kittens.

AArdvark wrote: Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:47 pm I got on with my phone but it's totally useless as the ansi menu is garbled. Have to get on the desktop and try again, or better, my old laptop

What telnet app are ya running? I'm doing Terminus but I've not tried the Den of Iniquity.

There are specialized BBS telnet clients that will provide a better experience for viewing ANSI art. I use SyncTERM personally.