Subj : Re: AmigaOS 3.2 - AROS - Emulation - BBS To : Oli From : Bucko Date : Tue Feb 21 2023 19:17:47 On 19 Feb 2023, Oli said the following... Ol> Ol> What is the best approach for emulation on Linux x86 or Raspberry Pi 2? Ol> It seems there are endless options and if you don't already are a Amiga Ol> geek, it's a bit overwhelming. Should I start with fs-uae or with an Ol> AROS distro like Icaros? Ol> Ol> On FS-UAE, which options should I use? Ol> - What is the recommended model / cpu? Ol> - with or without MMU? Ol> - The RAM options are crazy: Chip / Slow / Fast / Motherboard / Zorro Ol> III Fast / Accelerator / Graphics Card RAM. Ol> - Is a folder based HD fine or should I use a HDF? Ol> - Would you recommend AmigaOS 3.2 or AROS? Ol> Ol> I managed to install AmigaOS 3.2 on FS-UAE, but I haven't figured out I run a C-Net Amiga BBS in addition to this board, I use WinUAE because for my use it is simpler way of doing things.. I run it with AOS 3.2 with no issues, I max out pretty much all of the options. I use a Folder based HD for a couple of reasons, it is easier to get files from the PC side into the Amiga side, and it is a hell of a lot easier to do backups. You can set a cron event each night to copy the Folder and rename it with a date and zip it up. In my case the entire computer is backed up via my NAS, the 2nd reason is for the backups this way is if a file goes bad you can just replace the file. With an HDF you would pretty much have to replace the entire HDF OR you would have to back up from within the Amiga side with a backup program like AmiBack.. I will be moving over to Debian 11.6 or the next update soon with my Amiga BBS once I can get some time and be able to build a FSUAE system.. I use the A4000 emulation also.. From reading the messages past this others are coming through with some fantastic suggestions.. My main suggestion is this, build a Emulation and play with it before you decide to start running a BBS familiarize yourself with all of the settings. When I decided to put my my C-Net it took me a month to get used to the WinUAE side, the Amiga was old hat to me as I had afew back in the 90's. Once you are comfortable with the UAE side, then build another one and use it for the BBS install your software and learn that side of it. I use a hybrid set up for my Message Networks, I have BinkD on the PC side pull/poll my Hubs for the messages, then a script on the Amiga side to pull those files into the Amiga side so they can toss without error.. Just remember one rule of thumb with Emulation and the Amiga, if you want to bring something on to the Amiga side you MUST copy it from the PC side to the Amiga side with the Amiga, not the other way around. If you go with a C-Net Amiga board (which the software is still be updated today) let me know and I can send you a copy of my C-Net MessageNetwork setup guide I wrote a couple of years ago explaining the BinkD PC side and the C-Net Amiga side and how to do it.. Hope that helps a bit and sorry for the long winded message.. Al .... I know a good tagline when I steal one! --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64) * Origin: The Wrong Number Family Of BBS' - Wrong Number ][ (21:4/131) .