I miss BBS's!!!

[actung_bab]

Back in the 80's and the early 90's BBSs ruled until the internet started becoming available in 1995 (in my area).

I miss those days. Computing used to be fun and educational. Now, they are really an appliance for the average home user.

Don't get me wrong, I am really happy that we have sites and forums to discuss issues, but how many wish we still had Amiga BBSs still up and running???

there is mine theres better one called regin of fire http://telnet://dxrw.org
mine is http://telnet://midnight-blue.dyndns.org
both bbs run 24 seven most welcome to call or neeed any help with software let me know

[actung_bab]

I ran my BBS, mostly continuously, from 1992-2008.  It's only down right now since I have a 2 year old kid that I have to attend to  I'm looking into Amiga BBSs (last ones were C64/PC based) but so far I haven't found one I really liked yet.... or could get running for that matter.

give my bbs a call have a look at amiga cnet bbs software can help you with settign it up as well

[actung_bab]

A documentary on BBS's was put out several years back, it's a must see.  Can likely find it out there for DL on the net (it's on TPB) or even on YouTube for those that don't wish to purchase it for their DVD collection but still wish to see it.  It's absolutely a terrific film from start to finish.

BBS - The Documentary

http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/

Split into sections on Google video:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1731271864657931901#

thanks for that never new exsited

[actung_bab]

I do not miss them.  They were too slow and were usually run by jerks.  The internet is the way to go.  It is fast and there are so many sites to choose from.
 
People that actually miss BBS s are like people that still use the Commodore 64.  I just can not understand why.    :lol:

charming l guess you be type to log of without loging of

[actung_bab]

LOL Exactly the same, sure you dont get the wonderful modem connect noise other than that in full screen it's just as like the old days. Instead of putting a phone number you are putting a telnet address or IP ;P My BBS has been running off and on since the mid 90's so have been there since the beginning (Well Auckland Scene anyway).

Was at the point were I could tell what connect speed was by the noise of the modem.. sad I know Ahh 2400 baud was when I first started, think I got to 28k towards the end before I disconnected the dialup.

yeah l miss the modem sound myself well chould but the modem back on still got it supra 14.4k external and supra 56 k xt

gee your in auckland and my bbs is plamerston north

[actung_bab]

Checking it out right now, leeching via Zmodem on my A600.  Oldschool ftw!

Nice pretty awsome the 600 rocks l was trilled to see someone dl something cool !!!!

made my week

[actung_bab]

Good to know there are afew NZ boards about Miss the BBS scene, just today was in the CBD Wendy's, havent been there for years. Use to have BBS gatherings there back in the day.. Knoddy's house/The Bath Tub... Wolf 359.. TAF on the odd occasion.

Have an old 56k internal modem somewhere can add another line for $7 through VOIP, but not sure if anyone would call it.

Telnet has another great advantage no toll calls

Yes thats why run telnet l chould not afford a second line and not sure anyone whould call it .. wolf 359 wqhere was that bbs it rings a bell , l used to live in christchurch as well
the trash can bbs is still going strong

[actung_bab]

my bbs is back online again

midnight-blue.dyndns.org