bbs software and DOS doors on macOS
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unlessyoucravedanger · 2020-04-03 19:35

Does anyone know if there's a bbs software that runs on macOS and also
lets you set up DOS door games?  If so, what is the bbs software and
what do you use to get the door games running?

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ebookit · 2020-04-04 02:17

You would have to use DOSEMU like Linux does. MacOS does not run 16
bit DOS apps.

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nevarro · 2020-04-04 05:16

Correct me if I'm wrong, but macOS console is linux. You could
conceivably install and compile Synchronet or Mystic on it. Like
ebookit said, the next step would be running DOSEMU (or, perhaps,
DOSBOX) emulation in order to operate 16 bit DOS doors. Good luck, lol

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Purduecoz · 2020-04-04 11:31

I need to see if I can get synchronet compiled on macOS. In theory it
should be possible. Mystic has a macos port. But like you mentioned,
doors are the problem. With synchronet, there is a push to port the
more popular doors to JavaScript which will run regardless of
platform. It’s been done for LORD already. With Mystic on macos, it
will be a challenge unless the door is an MPL or Python door, and I’m
not sure if anything has been ported to either of those. The best bet
for the most 16 bit door compatibility is to use a Linux flavor and
install dosemu (or use a 32-bit Windows.. ack!)

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CharlieBrown197 · 2020-04-04 12:41

It's not exactly the same, but it is similar. DOSBox is an option for
MacOS, and you may be able to compile DOSEMU.

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ahandle · 2020-04-04 19:05

You could run DOS under SoftPC and do all the ANSI BBSing you want.