NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #19/NN_1992_19.iso/spool/comp/bbs/misc/738

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From: [e-mail] (John A. Thweatt)
Subject: Multi-User Database BBS - Questions?
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Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 15:50:25 GMT
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I have a question regarding setting up a Multi-User Database BBS.  I would like to have
a system which could allow a number of users, (say 10) to call one number and access
a computer database system.  Currently, I understand that I can get a hunt group phone
service from the phone company, which will allow the users to call one number to access
this BBS.  I was also informed that I will need to get one modem for every telephone line.
Is there any modem available that will handle more than one phone line (reducing cost)?
The maximum baud rate that I plan on supporting will be 2400, is there anyway to determine
how many computers will be needed to support my application?  If I need more than one
computer to service these users, what is the best way to network these computers together.
I will be setting up a database system which should allow users to search on key items of
interest to them.  What is a good software package to support multi-users allowing easy
search capabilities and how will this look when someone calls through a modem?  Your help
is needed since I have just started to learn about setting up a system like this.  Comments
can be mailed to: "[e-mail]" or reply to this post.

Thank you,
John Thweatt