Does anyone connect to the BBSes from old computers? Currently I'm using an Atari 130XE computer with an 80 column terminal program..

The thing is, most BBSes and therefore the online programs/doors/games on those BBSes are geared towards ANSI and PC terminals.

What if you would like to do some modern and fun things from your older computer too? Things like text Web browsing, accessing Gopher servers, reading Usenet newsgroups, chatting on IRC, getting weather information, and even playing Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy! Enter: The Public Electronic Networked Information System! All of those features, plus local and networked message boards, are finally at your fingertips all in one place while at your favorite 8bit or 16bit or other non-modern terminal. You just need an 80 column program for the best experience.

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On 02 Oct 23 03:28:43, Phigan said the following to All:

Does anyone connect to the BBSes from old computers? Currently I'm using an Atari 130XE computer with an 80 column terminal program..

For awhile one of my callers insisted on connecting here via. 14.4kbps using
a first-gen Thinkpad.

Atreyu

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Re: Re: Connecting from old computers
By: Atreyu to Phigan on Mon Oct 02 2023 06:01 pm

For awhile one of my callers insisted on connecting here via. 14.4kbps using a first-gen Thinkpad.

It's amazing what's considered old these days :)
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