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CM-01:  Bulletin Board Systems


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#27604/0707 BBS Lists          Small Programs Disk
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Black Bag BBS 12/01/91 (BLACKBA)
   Del Grosso, Edward
   $0
is a world-wide listing of over 250 BBSs related to medicine, science,
disability recovery, AIDS and a variety of other medically related topics.

DTPBBS 9.90
   Atlee, Frank
   $0
is a list of BBS's that are fully desktop oriented or are known to have desktop
publishing sections with files and/or clip art for download. Some have a message
base or conferences devoted to desktop publishing.

FindBBS
   Campbell, George
   $0
is a search routine which locates BBS phone numbers quickly and easily.  A
large list of U.S. BBS's is included.

MedBBS
   is a list of medical, fire/EMS, science, alcohol, AIDS and disability
related bulletin board systems.

MedLegal
   $0
is a current listing of 49 BBS's that specialize in medical or legal
areas.

PCPBBS
   SEAboard
   $0
contains a list of over 1800 BBS's which are accessible via PC Pursuit.

US-BBS 8.9 (USBBS)
   Darwin Systems, Inc.
   $0
is the latest release of a large list of BBS's across the United Stated.  BBS
name, Sysop, baud rate, telephone number and other basic information is
included.

V96BBS
   contains lists of BBS's which use the Hayes V-series Smartmodem 9600 baud
modem.

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96List
   Sukimoto, Ken
   $0
   #27604/3907
is a collection of phone numbers of bulletin boards with one or more lines
supporting connect speeds of 9600bps or higher. There are over 3000 listings
in this collection. A high density floppy or hard disk is required.


National BBS List
   SEAboard
   $0
   #27604/3908
contains a list of over 7000 BBSs across the United States. Over 500K of disk
space is required for this extensive text file.


BBSXpress
   Levin, Richard B.
   $50
   #27461/1471 [2 disks]
is a full-featured bulletin board system offering most, if not all, of the
popular features demanded by callers and sysops.  There are no limits on the
number of conferences, file areas, protocols, bulletins, questionnaires, or
message sizes.  System maintenance is fully automated, removing most of the
drudgery of running a BBS.  The author claims that even if you have never run
a BBS before, you will probably have BBSXpress up and running in 90 minutes or
less.  A hard disk and DOS 3+ are required.


EIS BBS
   Langseth, Justin, ASP
   $119
   #1767
is an electronic mail and bulletin board system that is highly configurable.
EIS will run external programs written for RBBS and other popular bbs's.
Transfer protocols include Xmodem, Ymodem, Ymodem-G, Zmodem, and Xmodem CRC.
All of the internal databases are in Paradox Table format. Other features
include an ANSI editor, the ability to download files in batches using a
protocol like Zmodem or Ymodem-Batch, a message base packing program, and a
MegaMail off-line message reader. It is easy to set up and run.


Free Speech
   Pinnacle Software
   $25
   #2570
is a BBS providing a very streamlined conversation system. It can operate as a
stand-alone BBS, an announcer board, a door, a front-end to other BBS's, a
modem-handler for doors, or as a night-time alternate. It can read and write
public text, and write private text for system operator.


Magpie
   Manes, Steve
   $75
   #1315
The author claims that this is "probably the most full-featured BBS package
ever written for microcomputer." It employs a tree-structured message base.
The author also warns: "Magpie is a complex program and, as such, requires
folks willing to make an effort at learning it. Fortunately, it is not beyond
the capacity of most people to learn." Magpie requires a hard disk. It has
been successfully tested on XT's, AT's and 386's. It supports up to 9600 baud.


Maximus-CBCS
   Dudley, Scott J.
   $110
   #27437/3039 [5 disks]
is a multi-line BBS for DOS and OS/2. It is compatible with Opus 1.03 and has
an extensive list of features, including a very sophisticated messaging
system. It can directly display the contents of several types of archives,
including ZIP, ARC, PAK and LZH. It supports Avatar graphics. It will
automatically translate IBM line-drawing characters to normal ASCII.

It supports a lightning-fast local video mode, which is aware of DoubleDOS,
DESQview, and TopView. With all these features, Maximus still uses only 146K
of RAM. The source code is available on disk #27438/3040 [2 disks].


MaxiHost
   Mankin, Don, ASP
   $25-$50
   #27023/2331
is a personal BBS for people who want to be able to call their own system or let
a friend call it and download a few files. MaxiHost has the following
enhancements over MiniHost: improved Message System database, Message System
printing, support for 9600 and 19200 bps modems, support for Multi-taskers,
Event Scheduling, Questionnaire facility, Operator Chat hours, Trap DOOR menuing
system, Menu driven DIRECTORY changes, supports up to fifteen external file
transfer protocols, releases all but 25k of memory when in a door or in a DOS
shell, program description updates in any directory, data files may be in a
separate directory, 25 character CONFERENCE descriptions, ANSI graphics new
user, help, and goodbye screens, and more. A hard disk is recommended.

Maxihost is easy to install. In fact, almost no installation is required. (We
are not sure if there is still any need for the old Minihost.) You may have to
edit a few lines in the configuration file if you use different subdirectory
names than the ones suggested, but that is about it. We highly recommend
Maxihost for people wanting a quick and easy bulletin board system.


MiniHost
   Mankin, Don, ASP
   $?
   #27023/769
is a quick-and-easy bulletin board system for people who want to be able to
call their own system or let a friend call it and download a few files.  We
have been slow adding this program because the top communications programs,
such as Procomm and GT Powercomm, have host modes of their own, but we have
gotten some requests for a simple stand-alone program such as this one.

Christian Lucht, Feeding Hills, MA, reports that Minihost will not work with
the modem on COM4.


MegaHost 2.02B
   Mankin, Don, ASP
   $33-$63
   #27023/4161
is a personal BBS system by the author of MiniHost and MaxiHost. Enhancements
over those systems include support for 9600 and 19200 baud modems, support for
multi-taskers, event scheduling, questionnaire, support for up to 15 external
file transfer protocols, DOOR support, security system, message database system,
and much more. Requires 384K RAM, DOS 3+ and high density floppy or hard disk.


Phoenix
   The GeneSys Project, Inc.
   $60
   #27422/0607 [2 disks]
is a bulletin board program that was previously known as Collie and Colossus.
Bugs in those versions have been fixed and new features added.  DSZ, Zmodem,
Ymodem, Ymodem-G are now supported.  A new programmable menu system has been
added.


PICS (Pascal Integrated Communications System)
   Archambault, Les
   $0
   #27423/1304 [2 disks]
is a completely integrated message and file transfer system.  PICS is a
complete BBS and file exchange system that has total security, preventing
callers getting to the operating system of your computer.  The second disk
contains the complete Turbo Pascal source code.

PICS features include public and private messages in multiple areas, multiple
file areas and libraries, a mode for chatting with the sysop, list names of
other users on the system, and more.


Postmaster BBS
   Levin, Richard B.
   $25-$75
   #1310
is a full featured, maintenance free, multi-SIG, multi-LIB electronic mail
and file transfer system.  PM is also designed to automate maintenance and
ease the sysop burden as much as possible.

     Postmaster's use of DOS's hierarchal directory format allows SysOps to
create varied and unusual BBS environments. A Postmaster SysOp in Florida has
structured his board to represent a small city, complete with a City Hall,
Visitor's Center, shopping malls, and more.


Pyroto Mountain
   Pinnacle Software
   $35
   #1131
is another unusual comm program - a combination bbs system and dial-up fantasy
role-playing game in which your callers battle for domination of a mystic
mountain.  This is a very popular game in Montreal, where Timothy Cambell of
Pinnacle Software is located.  If you haven't gotten bored with running an
ordinary bbs, maybe it's time to fantasize.


RBBS
   Mack, Martin, Goosens
   $0
   #27022/0030 [3 disks]
is a powerful, very popular bulletin board system. Its use is free and is
supported by members of the Capital PC Users Group. It is frequently updated
and enhanced. It offers support for the Comutalker and HearSay 1000 speech
board so that a visually-impaired sysop can hear the activity occuring on the
board. It supports baud rates up to 38,400.


RBBS Source
   Mack, Martin, Goosens
   $0
   #27367/1858 [2 disks]
Complete source code for RBBS, above.


RyBBS 7.6
   Ryco Company
   $75
   #20088 [2 disks]
is a menu-driven BBS and communications program. The BBS has a very
flexible menu system. The comm portion of the program has help screens,
auto-dial menu, function key assignments, upload and download, and
script support. BBS feature include FidoNet and EMail compatibility, the
ability to run most BBS Door programs, and immediate virus scanning of
uploads.


Sapphire 4.08 [SAPPHA, SAPPHB, SAPPHC]
   Pinnacle Software
   $45
   #27717/1570 [2 disks] (12-93 CD)
is a bulletin-board system touted as being maintenance-free and easy to set up
and use.  Along those lines, it is designed primarily for the non-expert who
wants to set up a BBS and who have never run a BBS before.  Requires 512k, two
drives and a smart modem.



Spitfire BBS
   Woltz, Mike
   $70-$75
   #27333/2793 [2 disks]
is a multi-node compatible bulletin board system package. It supports 14
external protocols. Configuration is simple, fast, and straightforward. The
documentation alone is over 400K, so a hard disk is required.


Sport 1.55
   Satore Center Software
   $85
   #27629/3989 [2 disks]
is primarily designed to manage communications and automatic, as well as manual,
transfer of information among members of a group at one or more locations.
Features include unattended distribution of files/messages to one or more
members, a terminal mode, the ability to route incoming mail to another
location, remote control of systems, conferencing, and more.


TPBCOM
   Schneider, Jon E.
   $?
   #1132
is a full-featured bulletin board system with the following features:
multiple message areas, including support for Fido-Net and EchoMail areas;
multiple file areas; the ability to 'Type' files on-line, including 'Squeezed'
and individual LBR and ARC member files and to even transmit individual ARC
and LBR member files; support for Xmodem, Ymodem, Ymodem Batch, Imodem, and
Zmodem single file; and much more.


TriBBS 3.11
   Mark D. Goodwin
   $75
   #12124
is a powerful and easy to setup Bulletin Board System. Features include
multinode support, multinode chat, Zmodem, full-screen editor, extensive
netmail support, extensive door support, data compression on all
messages, and archive testing. Requires 640K, a modem, and a hard disk.


WildCat
   Mustang Software, Inc.
   $135-$505
   #27286/0846 [2 disks]
is a powerful, yet easy to set up and use electronic bulletin board system.
Features include up to 18 levels of security, multiple security verification
items, support of up to 19,200 baud, sophisticated messaging features (reply,
forward, carbon copy and return receipt), and ANSI color and graphics.
Built-in protocols include Xmodem, Ymodem (batch), Zmodem (batch), and Kermit.
External protocols are supported. Since the documentation file is over 400k,
it's safe to say that a hard disk is required.


WWIV 4
   Bell, Wayne
   $55
   #1461
is a BBS program that offers several security access levels, ability to chat
with the sysop, add or subtract time available on line, change security levels
and produce reports on users (name, computer type, user i.d., birthdate,
etc.). Many enhancements have been made to the features of the program,
including several related to improved email options. Requires DOS 3+, 512k+,
10meg+ hard disk.


XRS: eXpress Response System
   Ratledge, Mike, ASP
   $30-$40
   #27520/3431 [3 disks]
is an offline reader and editor for messages downloaded from a BBS. It
supports both XRS MailBag format used on Fidonet and QWK format used on PCBoard
and similar bulletin board systems.

You can select, compress and download message topics or areas you are
interested in. You can then read, reply and compose messages offline after
logging off the BBS. The eXpress Conversion System provided, allows conversions
to and from several different formats, including the QWK support.


TodayBBS
   Conley, Michael
   $0
   #1432
is designed for BBS greetings based on "this day in history." It greets your
system callers with information about what has happened on this day in the
past. It can also be used by anyone who just wants something interesting to
read when they start up their computer each morning.


Bay Street Bulls
   Peterson, Doug
   $20
   #1473
is an interactive stock market simulation door for PCBoard 12+.  Unlike
similar simulations, prices of stock are directly influenced by buyer
behavior, plus a degree of randomization and the "Daily News" files that are
shown on-line.


File Wish List
   Alien Vampire Computing
   $10
   #1870
is a door that lets bbs users input information about what kinds of programs
they would like to see.  This program will work with Wildcat, PCBoard Ver. 12,
and TAG.  Doors are also available for Spitfire, and GAP.


FMS Directory Control
   Martin, Ray
   $15
   #1743
is for sysops of RBBS.  It allows them to perform file maintenance.  There is
not much documentation available yet, but a sample database has been included.


Powerboard BBS 1.25
   NUIQ Software
   $99
   #20272/12541 (3 Disks)  (10-93 CD)
is a BBS program that comes complete with upload virus scanner, archive
viewer, powermail QWK mail door, ANSI/ASCII screen drawing program,
newsletter creator, file and message area maintainance utilities. It
supports CD-ROMS and LANs, works under DESQview, offers mouse support and
more.


ProDoor
   Smith, Samuel H.
   $30
   #27146/2260 [3 disks]
is a multi-protocol batch file transfer door with extended archive manipulation
and message base access used with PCBoard communications program. It comes with
complete source code.


SI Droids
   Collins, Darwin
   $20
   #1447
is a multi-player, partially-scripted, character-graphics adventure for BBS's.
It features player-to-player mail, the formation of player teams, and
unattended play via a Command SCRIPT during other players' turns.  Your
mission is to seek and destroy hostile Droids and Droid teams before they
destroy you.  Your Droid continues playing, even after your turn is over,
whenever another player plays the game.


SMLCall
   -
   $20
   #1523
is a simple utility to help RBBS sysops (and remote co-sysops) do flexible
analysis on their CALLERS file, and to output the Tables and Graphs to either
a text file or insert it into their MESSAGES message base.  It will also help
do monthly maintenance on your CALLERS file.  Also on this same disk is:


SMLMess
   Collins, Darwin
   $20
   #1523
allows sysops and callers to read all messages with a specified subject or
containing specified text.  It also allows sysops to pack and renumber the
Main Message base or Conferences and to extract messages into a file for
downloading, as well as the ability to import text files of up to 90 lines
into the Message or Conference bases.  The latter includes the ability to
import a message from a co-system BBS.  This program is fully compatible with
RBBS 15.1A to 17.1A


SMLNet
   Collins, Darwin
   $20
   #1524
allows callers to add, edit, read and search NetMail/EchoMail Conferences.
You can add Public/Private messages in up to 119 Conferences; search through
all messages based on numerous criteria categories; look for new mail for you
in all conferences; extract messages onto a downloadable archived file;
download messages and more.


BBSTest
   Kloss, Jim
   $35
   #1156
was designed to help you keep track of local BBS phone numbers.  It has
several nice features to help you keep an accurate list with a minimum of time
and trouble.  You can use the dialing directories of Qmodem or Procomm or a
list of numbers (such as from disk 1-BB-707).  BBSTEST can actually logon to
most systems and capture the session to disk for later review.  In addition,
you can use BBSTEST to try and contact busy or no answer numbers for several
days without losing your original verified list.  BBSTEST even creates a
summary log of important information about various BBS's according to your


StarDial
   Baron, Vic, ASP
   $20
   #2011
is an autodialer package for Starlink users. It allows you to maneuver through
the Starlink system with a minimum of keystrokes and is much faster than using a
script file. It has eight internal file transfer protocols including Xmodem,
Ymodem, Ymodem-g, 1k-Xmodem, 1k-Xmodem-g, Kermit, and ASCII. Additionally, it
will support three external protocol drivers, such as Jmodem, Zmodem, etc. or
you could utilize one of the external shells such as BBPOWERn and access several
more external protocols from within STARDIAL. It allows up to 10 numbers in a
dialing queue.

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