#Running a BBS w/ A2000
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What type of equipment do I need to get more than one serial port? Is the
original serial port on the amiga OK for running a BBS? I suppose it is if I
don't use the new V.34.
What type of BBS programs are available? Is there anything that resembles what
some people might be use to on a PC?
Do you know anything about using the Fido Net?
Thanks for your information 🙂
Paul
I am using GVP's IOextender. It has two serial ports and one parallel
port. The control software that comes with it can be set up to 115,200
baud. I've never used that high a setting. It doesn't even work up a sweat
operating my V.32bis modem. I have the other serial port connected to my
Psion serial link at 19,200 baud, and they work very well simultaneously.
The extra parallel port is setup only for printers, but it frees up the
internal port for digitizers, etc.
Jim
Multitasking AmigaOS 3.1 and Mac System 7.1
I have a 28.8 running on one node, and a 14.4 on the other, with no problems.
I have not seen a need to have the port running higer than 38400 either.
There are many BBS programs available. I personally use Xenolink. It is very
fast and effecient with ram. It lacks GUI's at this time, but this will change
soon. Once you set the config. files you really don't need them anyways.
Xeno comes with it's own FIDO mailer called MP. The only thing it really lacks
is built in QWK packet support.
It takes a bit to get a FIDO feed set up. Most FIDO boards will give you free
access but I pay a Planet Connect equipped board for my feeds. He gives me
access to everything for $2.00 a week. The best part is no long distance calls
this way…
I could tell you more about different BBS packages available but I dont feel
like getting into a BBS software debate.. If you need help for set-up of your
board (Fido nodelist, etc.,) send me C-mail.
(The Green Lake BBS 1:228/121@fido.org 24hrs. V.FC)
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