Looking for more?

Here are some links to more great BBSes and BBS-related content.

Videos

• BBS The Documentary
  This documentary series by Jason Scott covers every aspect of what BBSing is all about. Carve out some time and start your BBS video journey here!
• Back to the BBS
  Another great, more recent BBS documentary series from Al's Geek Lab.
• Synchronet BBS Software
  A series of videos by the author of Synchronet, Rob Swindell (aka digital man), covering all things related to Synchronet, from configuration tutorials to new version updates.
• ArakNet TV
  A great collection of even more BBS-related videos.
• The Digital Infinity
  The finest door game review channel one can find on YouTube.
• TechHeart
  Covering all things retro, from BBSes to other vintage tech. Run by paulie420 of 2o fOr beeRS bbS!

• One-offs

  • LGR - WiFi232 Wireless Modem Review
    This was a short video done by LGR a few years ago, covering a really cool device that allows old computers to connect to telnet BBSes via Wi-Fi.
  • Amigos Retro Gaming play Food Fight and Trade Wars 2002
    Some fun talk about several classic doors and some let's-play coverage of two door game staples.

Blogs & Articles

• Break Into Chat
  In-depth blogs, interviews, and articles covering door games and other BBS-related topics. Created in response to Wikipedia's mass-purge of articles having anything to do with bulletin boards.

• One-offs

  • Remember BBSes? Here's How You Can Visit One Today - HowToGeek
    A nice, short, and informative article about what BBSes are all about and how to access them in the current day.

ANSI & ASCII Art

• MiSTiGRiS
  Releasing some of the finest art packs since 1994.
• ACiD Productions
  One of the longest-running and best known art groups around.
• Sixteen Colors
  The most comprehensive online archive of ANSI and ASCII art.

• ANSI Editors

  • PabloDraw
    The de-facto ANSI viewer & editor of the current age. Has a built-in file browser for viewing large directories of all manner of art files, like ANS, ASC, MSG (Ctrl-A), and RIP. Capable of viewing the Sixteen Colors online archive. Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Moebius
    An ANSI/ASCII editor with several advanced options, like half-block drawing tools and reference image support. Highly recommended. Windows & Linux.

BBS-Related File Resources

• Retrocomputing Archive
  Collections of files, entire CD-ROM images, and lots more.
• The Archives at Scovetta.com
  A massive treasure trove of all kinds of BBS related files.
• The Fool's Quarter BBS
  A solid Synchronet board running perhaps the best organized and carefully curated collections of door games around, seemingly uncovering more with each passing day!

Terminal Programs

• SyncTERM
  This is the most feature-packed telnet/SSH terminal available today. Supports 16 & 256 color ANSI, multiple fonts, sixel graphics, and multiple "ANSI music" formats. Optionally comes pre-loaded with the Synchronet BBS directory. Free. Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• NetRunner
  If you're looking for an alternative to SyncTERM, NetRunner is a great option. While it lacks 1:1 feature parity with SyncTERM, it makes up for it with a very nice smoothed-text presentation. Free. Windows & Linux.
• MagiTerm
  Another fine alternative to SyncTERM by Apam, the author of MagickaBBS and several other doors and BBS-related utilities. Free. Windows & Linux.
• ZOC
  A more modern terminal with several advanced features. Used mainly by door game players for its scripting capabilities. Shareware. Windows & macOS.

BBS Listings

• ArakNet Member BBS List
  This is a list of exclusive ArakNet member boards. It's the first place to look for the most unique and inspired boards around.
• Synchronet BBS List
  Listing of active Synchronet boards. Updated daily.
• The Telnet BBS Guide
  A massive repository of (mostly) active BBSes, kept up-to-date automatically by various sources, for better or worse. Due to somewhat high BBS turnover, take the "New BBS" section on the home page with a grain of salt. For best results, use the Search feature at the top to find boards that interest you.
• I Ping Therefore I Am
  Another nice listing of current boards, with various stats and information. Offers a nice random shuffle of boards to check out.

Other fun stuff

• Star Wars ASCIImation
  
• ASCII weather forecasts at wttr.in
  

Looking for something else?

There are lots more links over on the door games page. Links to authors' sites are provided whenever possible, whether active or archived.

Also check out the info page for links to active FTN networks of which this board is a member!