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Setting Up A Telnet BBS

Are you looking to set up a Telnet BBS but don't know anything about Telnet or where to begin? Or do you want more information on things such as Virtual Modems, Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) and what kinds of Internet connections you need? This section should help new BBS sysops to the world of Telnet.


Telnet BBS Overview
An intoduction to the concept to Telnet - a process of accessing remote computer systems over the Internet. This overview should teach you the basics of how telnet works and what you need to start your own successful Telnet BBS.
 
Frequently Asked Questions for Telnet BBS Sysops
A section of Frequently Asked Questions for new Telnet BBS Sysops.
Types of Internet Connections
Don't know which type or speed of Interenet connection methods are available or which one is the best for you? This section describes various to physically connect your computer to the Internet.
 
Virtual Modem Interfaces
Virtual Modems are used to interface old-style (DOS based and early Windows based) BBS systems to the Internet. Your BBS sees it as a modem - your users see your BBS as a Telnet port. Here is all the information you will need to find out which is the best one for you and how to set it up and run on your system.
 
Dynamic DNS Services
If you do not have a Static IP address, don't let that keep you from operating a Telnet BBS. Here is information on what Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) services are about, what they do, and how they can help your users find your BBS.

 


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