Subj : Re: Get my C128/C64 on FIDO
To   : Andreas Kohlbach
From : Grant Taylor
Date : Thu Jul 26 2018 21:23:52

On 07/26/2018 02:35 PM, Andreas Kohlbach wrote:
> Do you still have your modem? Should be possible then to find a BBS in
> your area which might still has a FIDO feed.

Depending on where the OP lives, I'd be somewhat surprised if there is
still an active BBS with a dial up modem in the area.  I believe they
are few and far in between in the US.  I think some countries still have
a more dense population of BBSs.

That being said, I think there is a resurgence of new BBSs that start as
telnet (or SSH) and then add modem support.  I don't know how many of
these boards are joining FidoNet.

> I also saw some videos on YouTube connecting a C64 (and so probably a
> C128) with some additional hardware and crazy cable setup to the internet.

I wonder if that was a WiFi232 with the proper cables and / or adapters
to connect to a C64 or C128.

I think the WiFi232 is an impressive little device that gateways between
AT commands and IP connected telnet enabled BBSs.  (Or really anything
that you can telnet to.)



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