andrew@otago.ac.nz (06/26/91)
I'm looking into BBS software for a friend, and have a few questions. 1) There seem to be very few PD BBS systems around, is this because I don't know where to look or because there isn't much around? 2) What are the opinions of people out there regarding the quality of the various BBS programs around? Most of the PD systems I have seen seem to be quick hacks and don't look to me as if they are very functional. 3) Has anyone ever indexed and cross-referenced the postings to c.b.i.p? (presumably where to get stuff from is in the monthly FAQ). Thats about all. Thanks Andrew ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- andrew@otago.ac.nz | New Zealand... Isn't that somewhere near Denmark? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fordke@infonode.ingr.com (Keith Ford x8614) (06/27/91)
>1) There seem to be very few PD BBS systems around, is this because I don't >know where to look or because there isn't much around? Opus CBCS is Freeware. It is not PD but can be copied and used freely. Any associated sale is severely restricted. Version 1.20 will be released July 14th. I have spoken with Keith Petersen about uploading this version to SIMTEL once it becomes available to me. I also need to check with the Opus people. This bbs supports everything needed and has a large number of support utilities. I use it and can say it is not a hack. There is a development team that continuously repairs and enhances the software. If you would like more info, send email or call my board. -- __ / \ Micro Magic 1:373/12 (205)830-2362 keith@umagic.fidonet.org \__/ home of OCAT/OBUL/OASWAP/Arkalog and the Rush archives [__] "He knows changes aren't permanent, but change is" -Rush