Getting into BBS reddit / bbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- No_Pressure523 · 2023-01-24 19:27 I'm fairly new to the idea of a BBS, and am very interested in it, problem is I'm still not 100% sure how to access said BBS system. I work from a Laptop, and if someone could explain this to me like I'm dumber than a 4 year old and point me to a easy to use system for beginners (or something like that) it would be much appreciated. I did mess around with the Ouija system on [https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/](https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/) but I'm not sure. ​ Edit: Thanks guys, I've gotten the hang of it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- grenadeselfie · 2023-01-24 19:52 download [Netrunner](http://www.mysticbbs.com/downloads.html) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- cognitivegear · 2023-01-24 20:18 These days people generally access BBS systems by “telnetting” into them. That is, using an application that uses the telnet protocol to communicate with the BBS. The About page on here has a good set of telnet clients and lists of BBSes to telnet to. (Of these, I’d highly suggest the [Telnet BBS Guide](https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/) as a great resource.) If you don’t want to get a telnet program initially, many of the BBSes on the list also support connecting via their website as well. Best of luck and have fun! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- auric0m · 2023-01-24 22:39 arrow keys, enter and escape to navigate. bbs did not have mouse support. when sending mail ‘save’ means ‘send’ - i have actually found these to be the most helpful tips for total newbie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- dmine45 · 2023-01-24 22:46 Also visit The BBS Corner at [https://bbscorner.com](https://bbscorner.com) (I know it had a few problems at the moment, we hope to get them fixed shortly) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- AtariBBS · 2023-01-25 00:55 Southernamis.com has info for syncterm or emulators as well as bbs listing 😀 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ArlenM · 2023-01-25 02:19 Thanks for the recommendation, solid little utility, installed it this morning and been playing with it all day! Really brought back some BBSing memories. Wish I would have had some of those features back in the BBS heyday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- grenadeselfie · 2023-01-25 04:01 next get DOSbox and Telemate [how-to](http://www.starbase21.net/telemate.html) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- No_Pressure523 · 2023-01-26 07:57 Done, what now? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- grenadeselfie · 2023-01-26 08:01 that's it. just download it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- No_Pressure523 · 2023-01-26 12:45 Thanks man, seems I've gotten the hang of it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PaulLee420 · 2023-01-27 00:47 Already basically answered, but I'll take a crack at it to: Use SyncTERM or Netrunner; these are the two best terminals to call bbSes with; [syncterm.bbsdev.net](https://syncterm.bbsdev.net) / [mysticbbs.com](https://mysticbbs.com) For iOS theres a new application called 'Muffinterm' thats pretty nice. You can also use a WWW solution @ [my.ftelnet.ca](https://my.ftelnet.ca) Once you have a terminal you want to use, be sure to call some of the best bbSes around!!! I'll list mine, and hopefully others can add: 2o fOr beeRS @ [20ForBeers.com:1337](https://20ForBeers.com:1337) Quantum Wormhole @ [bbs.erb.pw:23](https://bbs.erb.pw:23) aBSINTHE @ [absinthebbs.net:1940](https://absinthebbs.net:1940) (Make sure you're entering a TELNET entry. The :1337 is the port number. In SyncTERM, when you add a bbS it defaults to TELNET port 23 - press F2 to edit the listing and change the port number to whatever matches the bbS yer adding... for QW, since its :23, you won't have to edit.) 2oFB is my bbS - I hope you'll spin by and take her for a test drive. aBSINTHE is my very favorite... I suggest SyncTERM because it also allows you to dial Atari, C=64 and RIP based bbSes... you'll have to change the SCREEN setting in the bbS entry if you want to dial these types of bbSes... some examples of C=64 (40 columns Commodore mode) boards are: Anarchy Underground @ [aubbs.dyndns.org:2300](https://aubbs.dyndns.org:2300) Boars Head @ [byob.hopto.org:64128](https://byob.hopto.org:64128) Frozen Floppy @ [bbs.retrohack.se:64128](https://bbs.retrohack.se:64128) Hope this helps... :P