Category: BBS

MARCHintosh project: Mac IIci 6-node Hermes II BBS

From Todd Holcomb: The 90’s Mac underground scene is back for the month of March at The Crow’s Nest BBS – download the latest Mac releases, read some HackAddict/Happle Mac underground G-Files, browse the message forums, and play some old-school door games all from your vintage Mac! The Hermes II v3.1.1 BBS software is running on a 40MHz 68040 Carrera-accelerated Mac IIci with a CSI Hurdler II 4-port serial NuBUS card connected to 5 WiModem232’s and one dial-up Zoom modem….

Icy Term 0.6.5 Takes the BBS Terminal Experience to the Next Level

In an exciting development for retro computing enthusiasts and fans of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), the highly-anticipated release of Icy Term version 0.6.5 has just hit the scene, offering a comprehensive suite of features that promise to elevate the modern day BBS terminal experience to new heights. Icy Term, the brainchild of dedicated developers Mike Krüger and Bryan Ashby, allows users to connect to BBSes across various computing platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, via Telnet, SSH, Websockets, and Raw…

ACOS GBBS Pro Version 2.2 Released

A.P.P.L.E in coordination with Kevin Smallwood and Paul Lee are pleased to announce the official release of ACOS GBBS Version 2.2 for the Apple II series computers. There are a host of changes to this latest release including the following: For users who have purchased the printed manual, there are a few other typos including the following: You can download the latest version of ACOS GBBS Pro for the Apple II series computers from Call-A.P.P.L.E.’s Github page at:https://github.com/callapple/GBBS Additional information…

The Safehouse BBS is Back!

From Nick Baggarly: Hi everyone, After 37 years, the Safehouse BBS has switched back on using its original telephone number! Mention The Safehouse to an Apple II devotee from the 1980’s and don’t be surprised if they enthusiastically recite the telephone number from memory: (612) 724-7066! This was an iconic bulletin board that lives in infamy and one that my 14-year old self called very often. It was created and managed by John Pechacek, aka the “Apple Bandit” who ran…

GBBS Pro Bulletin Board System Archive Relocated

The GBBS Pro Source Code archive has moved. The new location is on the Call-A.P.P.L.E. Github page which is located at:https://github.com/callapple GBBS Pro Bulletin Board System is an Apple II based BBS program which allows users to run their own bulletin board cheaply and easily. The latest version of the publicly available builds from the GBBS Pro website at https://gbbs.applearchives.com/ or order the manual for version 2.2 from A.P.P.L.E. at https://www.callapple.org/documentation/books/gbbs-pro-2-2/

Age of Reason BBS Back Online

During the snow storm last month in Washington State and it’s following cleanup, the machine that runs the Age of Reason BBS was struck down by a power surge.  The cause of the surge was apparently crews re-setting power line.   While the machine was not totally fried, the power supply is a bit loopy from it.  But this has not prevented the inevitable return of the Age of Reason BBS. Gene Buckle, the curator of the Age of Reason BBS…