+bf2k+ Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've tried the new port number all day today without luck. But I have updated it. When you connect, hit your RETURN key a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Ok, got Boot Factory to work. Tried to get on the Guild, got this message: telnet> open(to) shadow.skeleton.orgTrying 108.162.190.48...Connected to retro.kicks-ass.net.Escape character is '^]'.Password:Login incorrectkronos login: bbsPassword:Last login: Sat Dec 31 01:07:34 EST 2016 from 99-88-171-56.lightspeed.rcsntx.sbcglobal.net on pts/60The programs included with the Debian GNU/Linux system are free software;the exact distribution terms for each program are described in theindividual files in /usr/share/doc/*/copyright.Debian GNU/Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extentpermitted by applicable law.Connecting to emulator.. (Ctrl-C if no response!)Looks like emulator and/or BBS are down.Couldn't connect to TOSEMU (2): Connection refusedConnection closed by foreign host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Attached is the Atari BBS List for 2017 as of today (December 31, 2016). I've sent a copy to the Vintage Computer BBS List, and will also post on BBS Mates. Happy New Year everyone! Atari 2017.rtf Edited December 31, 2016 by doctorclu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1k Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 i now trying irc.atarinet.com 400.. can somebody connect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1k Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 works.. but with symbols after all letters.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Yep got it to work. IRC Chat 400 version is great for the simple term programs. (like the one on the Intellivision which is just vt100 barely.) The 800 port is for more advanced terminal programs. (Full Ansi, etc). *** - (https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/) and the other*** - organisations that help keep freenode and our other projects*** - running for their sustained support.*** - *** - In particular we would like to thank the sponsor*** - of this server, details of which can be found above.*** - *** Mode change "+i" for user DrClu2 by DrClu2Hi W1K*** DrClu2 (~nobody@bx1.slor.net) has joined channel ##Atari*** Topic for ##Atari: Support your local Slor: http://urql.com/atarinet| Welcome to ##Atari! Other methods of entry at telnet://irc.atarinet.com:800 and http://urql.com/atari@irc | Life is GREAT! | Happy hatch day, JoeZ...*** ##Atari sloopy!~sloopy@unaffiliated/sloopy 1472559915-ChanServ- [##Atari] Welcome to ##Atari! Other methods of entry at telnet://irc.atarinet.com:800 and http://urql.com/atari@irc*** ##Atari 1307084564Hello.> Hello.*** Clu_ (~Clu@2602:306:358a:b380:7cd4:a4da:9a1d:f75d) has joined channel ##Atari*** Clu_ is now known as DrClu<DrClu> Hey there. Edited December 31, 2016 by doctorclu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilmoo Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 works.. but with symbols after all letters.. I think that someone's sending Unicode (16 bit) characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Attached is the Atari BBS List for 2017 as of today (December 31, 2016). I've sent a copy to the Vintage Computer BBS List, and will also post on BBS Mates. Happy New Year everyone! Just a minor thing, but it's STar Fleet HQ (well, Headquarters is fine, but the ST in STar.... Atari homage). And it still says "Last reported up August 8, 2014" in the notes.... But other than that, thank you for all you've done! Edited December 31, 2016 by Tillek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 And with the above revisions attached is the latest Atari BBS list for 2017. Looking forward to many more revisions. Atari 2017 Rev 2.rtf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Maybe it's just me but that list seems really short... Kinda bums me out... PS Thanks for maintaining the list Greg, much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Maybe it's just me but that list seems really short... Kinda bums me out... PS Thanks for maintaining the list Greg, much appreciated. Keep the fire lit! A few of us moths will fly by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Maybe it's just me but that list seems really short... Kinda bums me out... PS Thanks for maintaining the list Greg, much appreciated. Quality over quantity. We got some good BBSs and I figure we need more users before we need more sysops. (Why I have not started my own BBS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evener Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I see this was mentioned back in September, so here's a bump/update for SIMNET http://www.uuhec.net/simnet/ Basically, it's an initiative to create dial-up numbers around the world that provide access to telnet BBSes for old-school modem users to call in! There are three US dial-in numbers - I wasn't able to connect to the Buffalo number yesterday, but I've been using the Oklahoma City number. Here's another link with more info: https://fidonet.ozzmosis.com/echomail.php/bbs_carnival/b404aaa04112384b.html So dial up one of the simnet access numbers, and select one of the registered telnet BBSes -- I've logged onto Particles! BBS a few times, and it's pretty sweet. Are any of the Atari BBSes registered with SIMNET? I think it's straightforward to register, but if there's no info others can share about registering, please share here. EDIT: OK, if there was an embarrassed face, I would use it -- here's the closest one: Prison BBS has you covered! I will be trying to call in shortly...! DOUBLE EDIT: Is the Prison BBS dial-in number still active? It's not working for me.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Maybe it's just me but that list seems really short... Kinda bums me out... PS Thanks for maintaining the list Greg, much appreciated. Looks like we missed one. ToXiC NiPPLE BBS bbs.retrohack.se:9001 Looks like it's just starting up so hopefully they'll get some attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Checked that BBS out. And they also mention a "Bad Taste BBS" but so far no connection there. T H E O N E A N D O N L Y _____ _____ ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____| __ | _ | \ |_ _| _ | __|_ _| __|| __ -| | | | | | | |__ | | | | __||_____|__|__|____/ |_| |__|__|_____| |_| |_____| _____ _____ _____ 100% REAL Atari BBS | __ | __ | __| telnet://bbs.retrohack.se:9090 | __ -| __ -|__ | |_____|_____|_____| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I saw that when I called too but didn't mention it since I didn't see it on the login list of BBSs in their network (and it didn't connect). I figured I'd ask him about whether it was a former or future one later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I applied to simnet - we'll see what happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Quality over quantity. We got some good BBSs and I figure we need more users before we need more sysops. (Why I have not started my own BBS). That's a good point, I was actually just reflecting on how things were "way back when". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Latest BBS list: Atari BBS LIST 2017-JAN-03.rtf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evener Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I applied to simnet - we'll see what happens. Great news - thanks for taking the time and effort to do it! I suspect that dial-in users are a minority, but as one of those folks, I really appreciate the chance to call in using my classic equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Great news - thanks for taking the time and effort to do it! I suspect that dial-in users are a minority, but as one of those folks, I really appreciate the chance to call in using my classic equipment. Yeah, I was planning on applying awhile back, but I was also hoping to be able to contribute as a dial in number for them at the same time (because I wanted to fully contribute and because they would solve my problem of having to write software make a custom Telnet/Modem solution).... but since I haven't had time to set that up yet..... I know the MagicJack plus works with modems because my Fidonet NC used it.. but that's not available anymore... anyone know how the MagicJack Go works with modems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Prison BBS has you covered! I will be trying to call in shortly...! DOUBLE EDIT: Is the Prison BBS dial-in number still active? It's not working for me.... (sigh) I'm afraid the Prison Board finally got rid of their dial in number last year. Time marches on. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillek Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Just a quick update on the STar Fleet HQ "Update" (since I'm heading to work, more later). Things were bad trying to set up the CosmosEX... bad to the point where I thought I lost not only both of the BBS Hard drives and the "spare" replacement external HD I got for my TT. However, I moved everything over to the TT and was able to get it working with the CosmosEX and the main BBS drive seems to be ok for sure. The boot drive I'm not 100% sure about as it first didn't detect it, but then on the second reboot, detected it just fine. I am still in the process of doing the last of the backups on it (full entire backups of 2.5gb) and had to go to bed. It still seems to be going ok this morning so when I get home I'll back up the last partition and get back to the updates. Assuming that there is nothing wrong with the Mega STE and that the system just really didn't like the CosmosEX being on the SCSI chain with the drives on the ICD Link2, I should have it up with at least some of the improvements later in the evening and will have the BBS back up for business before I call it a night. (I'll finish the other major stuff next weekend). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Simnet responded today, said they accepted my application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hey has anybody heard from Spidey or Jonhy Be Bad..... They ran The Web and another BBS, They were a warez bbs and had Atascii animations....The Killer series... Johny might have been 12 years old in the late 88 to 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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