Thinking about re-launching my old BBS

[Bishop077]

So I was sifting through my old archives last night and ran across my old BBS backups, and I'm entertaining the idea of relaunching it on telnet. I know I can get a few of my old user base back at least for a little while as a few of us were just talking about it a week ago.

I'd really like to just set up a stand alone system that I can tuck away in my garage to do this.

So I have to make some decisions before I push forward on this little project of mine, and if anyone is willing to chime in, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

1. Which OS to use?

 Should I go with Amithlon, AROS, or a linux install with E-UAE? As this is just a hobby project so PPC is out of the question because I honestly don't want to shell out anymore cash to get compatible hardware. I've got a ton of x86 systems available.
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this, as I'm sure any of the aforementioned OS's will work to one degree or another. Just throwing the question out there for your opinion under the circumstances.

2. Has anyone had luck running C-net in an emulated environment?

I did a little research on C-Net last night and it looks pretty dead so I'm not expecting the authors to get back to me any time soon. I know I'll need the telnet.device and probably a fist full of luck.

Right now I'm leaning on a hardened Linux install that launches E-UAE at boot.  Though Amithlon is a contender as well.

Thanks!
~B

[Bishop077]

The main reason I wanted to use my old CNet BBS was the old door game Hack' n' Slash, and all the old ASCII Art I made while I was supposed to be doing my homework.

I think I found a Linux port for HnS too, if any of those will run it I'll switch.  

It is a shame Cnet is DOA for now. I wish Xray the best is reviving the project.

Thanks for the recommendation Duce!

[Bishop077]

I was just reading that... And now looking back I remember my rival board was running something other then CNet back in 95 and they had it as well.  I want to say he was using Amiexpress or something.  I remember seeing red when I logged into this guys board and saw some of my ansi art slaughtered as his menu system....  Grrr... Still boils my blood thinking about it, but I have to say I do miss those days.  I've got Excelsior installed now and I'm poking through all the settings, baring any interruptions this evening, I'll have a working BBS again soon!  Again thanks for the help!