Downloaded Synchronet BBS and got it running and now what?
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Blutreiter · 2019-08-05 12:58

At this point I am super stumped. I tried looking for tutorials on
customizing the BBS package that comes as default but apart from
halfway cryptic manuals, there is literally nothing useful for making
first steps into editing the menu or creating a new menu entry...

All of the documentation is pretty useful for someone who already
knows what they are doing. I don't. I don't even know the correct
terms in order to find what I am looking for.

Is there any resource anywhere that has some actual proper guide on
how to take your first steps after installing Synchronet? Apart from
"Think about what you want your BBS to look like, then do it"

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Heliarc1957 · 2019-08-05 13:18

I hear your frustration. BBS software is made by programmers and
novices have a hard time learning the lingo. Most SysOps have been
running a BBS a while and are focused on more advanced aspects of
there BBS. Synchronet is well Documented and all you need to do is get
it installed right and then customize it and make it yours. Start with
reading the "Customization" part of the Docs. You might want to learn
how to make an ansi screen. I recommend Pablo Draw.  Create an account
on my BBS and I'll show you around. Havens BBS
[havens.synchro.net](https://havens.synchro.net) port 23 or
http://havens.synchro.net

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Blutreiter · 2019-08-05 13:27

Thanks for the offer, I won't be able to connect though. I was hoping
for something I can digest offline.

I tried PabloDraw and went to the text/menu folder and loaded some of
the files in there, no graphics, just text. Is that also working as
intended?

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Heliarc1957 · 2019-08-05 13:41

Pablo draw is used to create screens for BBS's. You won't find any
screens with it. There are examples of ansi screens on the website.
Have you learned how to telnet to a bbs? Have you looked at
http://havens.synchro.net with your web browser?

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Blutreiter · 2019-08-05 13:49

Yes, installed Netrunner.

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Heliarc1957 · 2019-08-05 13:56

Ok.. hit Alt-D   that will bring up address book.

Now Insert New  "Insert Key" or Alt-E.

Add BBS name Havens BBS and the address is
[havens.synchro.net](https://havens.synchro.net)

That it. Just press enter from the address book and connect. Create a
new account. Just follow the prompts.

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Blutreiter · 2019-08-05 14:11

I am still not in a position to browse a BBS right now as mentioned
above. Thanks.

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Heliarc1957 · 2019-08-06 19:57

When you are able to connect  I'll help you in anyway I can. Keep
trying. You will get connected.

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Heliarc1957 · 2019-08-06 19:59

Here' the link for the latest Synchronet Wiki Docs

[http://wiki.synchro.net/](http://wiki.synchro.net/)