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Being a BBS Sysop (Sytem Operator) is a challenging job. There are a number of things a BBS Sysop must think about before they start their own BBS. Maintaining existing BBSes is also a difficult task. The following are resources that BBS Sysops need - where to get BBS software, BBS door games, how to make your BBS available via the Internet (via telnet) along with other BBS utility and resource sites, BBS listings and links to BBSNet - an IRC chat network for BBS Sysops.
- BBS Sysop Frequently Asked Questions
- A quick listing of Frequently Asked Questions for BBS Sysops. Common questions are answered here.
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- How To Start Your Own BBS
- A web site for the new BBS sysop. Ever wondered how the pros have such wonderful BBS systems? Here are some pointers if you plan on starting your own BBS. Its not as easy as you think - but with a little bit of effort you too can have a successful BBS system.
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- How To Set Up a Telnettable BBS
- With the downturn of traditional dial-up BBS systems, most BBS sysops have turned to the Internet to continue the BBS tradition. One function of the Internet called Telnet is similar to a dial-up system. If you want to start a Telnet BBS on the Internet, this is the place to get all the information you will need, including the optimal Internet connection, Virtual Modems/FOSSIL Drivers, Dynamic DNS services and an FAQ section.
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- BBS Software
- BBS Software is the basis or "engine" that provides the foundation for your BBS. Here is a listing of some of the common BBS systems (past and present) that should get you started. BBS systems that listed here work on Amiga, DOS, FreeBSD, Linux, Macintosh, OS/2 and Windows platforms. See what's available before chosing on a particular brand of software!
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- BBS Door Games & IGMs
- BBS Door games (and add-on modules, known as Inter-Game Modules or IGMs) provide entertainment for your users. Here is an extensive list of the most common door games, past and present.
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- BBS Related Utilities
- A large listing of websites that provide add-on software utility programs. These utilities provide extra functionality to a base BBS system. Sites include general utilities for most BBS systems and specific utilities geared for one kind of BBS software.
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- Other BBS Resources
- A list of some great BBS resources - other web sites that offer more information for Bulletin Board systems.
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- Fidonet BBS Network
- A tutorial on the Fidonet BBS network - the oldest and largest of all international BBS message forum and file trasnfer networks. Learn more about how the Fidonet BBS network runs and how you can set up your BBS to be a part of the action.
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- BBS Network List
- A comperhensive listing of various BBS message forum, file transfer and Inter-BBS game networks. Some of these networks are geared towards a general audience, while others are geared towards a specific theme.
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- BBSNet IRC Network
- The BBSNet IRC Network is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) network operated by and geared towards BBS Sysops. Got a question, comment or just want to hang out with others like yourself? Stop by here and hang out with other sysops as well as BBS software developers.
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