How can i start going on a BBS with a Windows 10 machine? reddit / bbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-15 18:40 I genuinely tried searching for good windows 10 BBS software to no results. Does anyone have any solid answers on which software i should use? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- crashj · 2022-08-15 18:42 Install Synchronet BBS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Warpslide · 2022-08-15 18:59 http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html And some good walk throughs by Paul Hayton: https://youtube.com/c/MysticGuyBBS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- mro1337_000 · 2022-08-15 19:16 make sure you have a 32bit os, or run it in a VM on a 32bit Os. why couldn't you find any software to run? make sure your fossil is copied over to windows\\system32 there's a lot of software to pick through. you can run anything, old or new in the right environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-15 19:23 I use 64bit ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-15 19:24 Nothing i found supported my OS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- nevarro · 2022-08-15 19:52 Yep, if you want to run a BBS. All you have to do is download Synchronet, install and run the software and you have a BBS server running (among other optional goodies like an FTP server, HTTP server, etc.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- codefenix · 2022-08-15 19:55 "Going on a BBS" sounds like you're looking for a terminal program to ***log onto a BBS***. Is that what you're looking for? If so, do a search for "SyncTERM". SyncTERM is easy to install and comes with a list of active BBSes. There are other terminal programs as well, such as NetRunner and MagiTerm, but SyncTERM is a great choice if you're new to this. If what you're trying to do is ***set up your own BBS for others to log into***, then the links that other people have already provided will help you out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- nevarro · 2022-08-15 19:57 If you want to connect to BBSes and not create your own, two clients I would recommend would be: 1. Syncterm ([https://syncterm.bbsdev.net](https://syncterm.bbsdev.net) ) 2. Netrunner ([http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html](http://mysticbbs.c om/downloads.html) ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PaulLee420 · 2022-08-15 20:12 To call BBSes, just grab SyncTerm or Netrunner and use the Telnet BBS Guide to find new BBSes. Syncterm.bbsdev.net - SyncTerm Mysticbbs.com - Netrunner 2o fOr beeRS @ 20ForBeers.com port 1337 When entering BBSes into your dialing directory, be sure to set TELNET and the port number (if it’s not the standard port 23.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Otherwise-Willow6904 · 2022-08-15 20:40 Sychronet will run on a 64 bit Windows 10 computer. It will even allow you to set up door games. I'm not sure if Mystic will run on 64 bit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Android8675 · 2022-08-15 21:15 latest build of [syncterm](https://syncterm.bbsdev.net/) runs nice in Win7 thru 11, pulls in a BBS list from the Internet with like 50-60 active BBSs. You'll be online in less than 5 minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmine45 · 2022-08-15 21:17 Synchronet and Mystic work well on Windows 10. If you want to run door games without issue, the 32-bit version suggested. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Iron_Slug · 2022-08-15 22:08 Really? Googling "Windows BBS Software" literally brings up Synchronet server as the first link. "Windows BBS Client" returns a tutorial on BBS Corner, followed by a link to SynchTerm. Please, do some studying first so you don't hurt yourself. ;-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- mro1337_000 · 2022-08-15 23:54 ARE YOU JUST TALKING ABOUT VISITING A BBS AND NOT RUNNING ONE? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-16 00:17 Yes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-16 00:18 I'll start one later ---------------------------------------------------------------------- shurato99 · 2022-08-16 01:48 NTVDMx64 if you trust it. Most don't. I'm running a 32bit VM under windows 10 x64 to run my system. I use a fairly modified EleBBS system, but most use Synchronet or Mystic (though a lot of them are not modified.). If you want to run door games, as most have mentioned, you'll need either a 32 bit OS or run some hacks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- mro1337_000 · 2022-08-16 01:54 damn dude. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-16 02:10 I'll do it later once i learn the ropes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- shurato99 · 2022-08-16 03:17 Please, look to the column on the right for "You will want to use a proper BBS compatible terminal to get the full experience:" And download one of those. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- op00to · 2022-08-16 12:30 Install an Apple \]\[ emulator, and run an old Apple BBS. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ILikeBumblebees · 2022-08-16 14:06 I'd also recommend RIPTerm running within DOSBox. It works great, and a lot of telnet-accessible BBSes actually have RIP interfaces, sometimes without the sysop even realizing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SqualorTrawler · 2022-08-16 14:59 When you say "going on a BBS" do you mean merely calling/connecting to BBSes? Use: * [Syncterm](https://syncterm.bbsdev.net/) or * [NetRunner](http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html) For a list of BBSes to connect to, you can use: * https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/ * https://www.ipingthereforeiam.com/bbs/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmine45 · 2022-08-16 21:49 And that's why the "32 bit version is suggested" and "without issue" were used. Yes, you can in some instances use NTVDMx64, but I would say that that should be by a seasoned sysop who understands. (grin) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- digitlman · 2022-08-17 01:37 If "your OS" is 64-bit Windows, the afore mentioned clients (e.g. SyncTERM, NetRunner), will work just fine on that OS, and there are many more: https://wiki.synchro.net/resource:term ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-17 13:31 Why is it when i boot up SyncTerm only 1stChoice Core work? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Xx_1337_M3m3z_xX · 2022-08-17 13:36 nvm, now nothin is connecting! and i can't seem to directly connect to anything, so MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMthis is a \*P A I N\* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- nevarro · 2022-08-17 17:45 Sorry you're having issues. It should "just work". Not all BBSes in that list will be online, but you should be able to find one that works eventually going through the Syncterm list... As far as none of them connecting... not sure what would cause that, especially if you were able to connect to 1stChoice Core previously. Perhaps the Internet connection went offline for a bit? Perhaps there is a firewall rule with OS, your router or your ISP that is blocking access to port 23 (standard telnet port)? Are you able to try a different machine and see if it works from that one?