Subj : Looking for BBS Client suggestions
To   : kirkspragg
From : Roon
Date : Thu May 02 2024 11:34:31

Hello kirkspragg,

01 May 24 23:45, you wrote to AKAcastor:

 AK>  A>> Ethernet versions of this type of device exists, I am
 AK>  A>> not really familiar with them myself because the wifi
 AK>> I remembered that "Wiznet" manufactures serial-to-ethernet
 AK>> dongles.  I am not sure which might be ready-to-use for telnet
 AK>> modem emulation though.  I've only dealt with them in embedded
 AK>> systems use and didn't use telnet protocol.

 k> Following a recommendation I found over on the vintage compute
 k> federation forums in an old discussion about serial modem emulators,
 k> I've ordered a couple of Lantronx UDS10 ethernet to serial devices 2nd
 k> hand from ebay. Looks like they'll do what I need, I'll let you all
 k> know that works out!

 k> Looking at the docs for this device, it can do a number of protocols
 k> including telnet. Will be interesting to see how it functions in
 k> practice when pared with a traditional modem based terminal app. I
 k> think there will be much fun and frustration in my near future!

i can help you if you are stuck, i've been playing with the different options 'till i've found a decent one. which i don't remember, but its saved in the nvram :)

Regards,
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