Accessing a BBS From a G3 iMac (OS 10.3.9)
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knightwize · 2022-06-08 11:36

Hey guys. I have an older mac lying around which would be perfect for
accessing BBS's. Its a G3 imac running 10.3.9. I downloaded Syncterm
on it but it closes right after opening up. Is there another BBS
Client available for this retro machine ?

Thanx

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legacykrew · 2022-06-08 17:13

Iterm 2 should work for the Mac.

https://iterm2.com/

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RolandMT32 · 2022-06-08 19:20

If you're using a pre-built binary, you may be using one that's only
built for Intel Macs.

The source code for SyncTerm is available. I'd think you should be
able to build it from the source code so that it will run on your G3
iMac.

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victorsmonster · 2022-06-08 21:18

this won't work on a G3 iMac.

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[deleted] · 2022-06-08 21:36

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PraiseBobSlackOff · 2022-06-08 21:38

I used Syncterm on my old iMac G3 ppc. Years and years ago.  You might
have to search around for an old dmg.  But, it exists. Good luck!

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legacykrew · 2022-06-09 16:09

Try SyncTerm for MacOS.  This should work on older model Macs and
MacOSes.

https://syncterm.bbsdev.net/

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knightwize · 2022-06-10 05:49

Yeah ,  I found a PPC dmg but the link is dead, so compiling it from
source might be my next best move

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knightwize · 2022-06-10 05:50

Yeah , but they only have the intel based PPC. So i’ll need to compile
it from source.

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cAPTAINkNZ · 2022-06-25 08:49

Older releases are available on SourceForge:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/syncterm/files/syncterm/

One of them might support PPC?