Other Systems

BeeBS is a BBS running a version of OBBS (1984) I have modified to be hayes compatible running on an Acorn BBC Micro (1986). For PC users it is standard ASCII terminal emulation at 9600 baud 8n1 (40 column), for BBC Micro users it is 40 Column Mode 7 colour.

It is not online 24/7 but its online status can be checked via the website.

The BBS has been written in tiny BASIC and runs from a microcontroller, the CB2 micro, which is available as a KIT at http://cb2.qrp.gr

Updated 7-8-2024: Now operating extended hours, 7.30pm to 6am

The Night Owl BBS operates in the evenings (GMT 7.30-6am), running over a little out-with these times quite frequently. As it is a 38 year old Host computer it cannot run 24/7 without risk of disaster at some point. A Viewdata / Videotex BBS from the UK which runs on original Acorn hardware. The board offers 3 Message Boards; Sysop Chat & Blog; a Viewdata Art Portrait Gallery and a Classical Composers Gallery; a Retro YouTube channel section; Interview section; a profile and history section of the most popular 1980’s 8 bit machines, a Teletext database of news and trivia from the UK (1981-84) called BEEBFAX) and a fun adventure game. There are nearly 800 pages of info on the BBS. A Viewdata / Videotex client is needed to access the graphic capabilities of the BBS. Vintage home computer systems will need a suitable client program that was capable of accessing services like Prestel and Compunet in the 1980’s. There are many client programs still around for these machines. Apple 2, C64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga and all Acorn systems all have their own still available.

Modern PC/Mac/Linux client programs are also available on Github, for example
IcyTerm https://github.com/mkrueger/icy_term

Vidtext https://github.com/simonlaszcz/vidtex

Other clients for PC/ Mac / Linux are available here.
Telstar Viewdata Client – GlassTTY https://glasstty.com/telstar-viewdata-client/
Web Browser Access:

http://fish.ccl4.org/js-nightowl/

https://vd-view.azurewebsites.net/

Dial-up Access: – V23 1200 baud, 7E1

+ 44 1756 66 44 33 ( via Telstar Gateway, choose option 6, from Main Menu)
+ 44 020 3422 8439 (via Cutel Gateway , option 3)

The aforementioned Web Access links will take you instantly to the Login screen..

There is a guest login that anyone can use to browse the board.
Name GUEST
Surname GUEST
Password NIGHTOWL

This is (probably) the first RC2014 based bulletin board system in the world!

“RC-BOX” is a classic 1985 RBBS 4.1 (BDS C code) bulletin board system utilizing a RC2014 (Z80 based) computer kit running the CP/M 2.2 operating system and BYE5 communication program to interface with the outside world. It’s single-user, so the connection will be dropped with a “BUSY” message if someone else is already logged in. In that case, try again a little later.

The BiTZ0ne BBS features a multi topic message board, user chat, graffiti wall and multiplayer games.

Hi everyone! I want to introduce you all to a new BBS to try! The BBS is a Pirates of the Caribbean themed ANSI BBS that caters to many different makes of computer. All users are welcome on the BBS, just enter 'NEW' and follow the prompts to create a new user account. The BBS features a Virtual Cafe, an 8-way chat door called 'Converse'. The BBS also offers many doors and games to keep you amused online plus you can also chat with the friendly sysop who's always willing to help and be around to chat with you... Connecting to The Jolly Roger BBS is easy! All you need to do is go to www.thejollyrogerbbs.com If you've never tried logging onto a BBS then please give it a try and you'll be able to make some new friends on the BBS. Thanks for reading... Kind regards, Daniel.