Define Cynical to move to BBS-based system
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Given the recent problems with the present Define Cynical server and the web-based forum in general, the administration team has decided to solve these issues once and for all, by transferring the whole board to a dial-up BBS.
What?
BBS stands for Bulletin Board System. These systems were popular at the advent of networked computing, before being replaced by the world wide web. Most BBSes were accessed via a dial-up modem, and this is the system for which we have opted; telnet-based BBSes are available but due to security concerns we will not be running one. A BBS consists, usually, of a 'bulletin board' - similar to the present forum - along with a chat feature (which will replace #definecynical as our primary talk channel) and games (including but not limited to Hunt the Wumpus and Multiplayer Guess the Number).
How?
Using the BBS is simple. Fire up your favourite modem terminal client (mine is qmodem) and dial 867-5309. You will be asked to log in by our BBS server, 'Jenny'; enter your username and password (don't worry, your accounts will all be transferred). You should reach a screen like this:
Pressing the indicated key will take you to the relevant forum. All posts have been transferred, although all images had to be removed to make them compatible with this new format.
Why?
This BBS system is much more secure and flexible than the web-based system we currently use. It also allows a much greater variety of hardware to use the forum; until now users with VT100 terminals and many different Amiga units have been unable to access the forum. The Define Cynical administrative team is, as always, entirely committed to enabling as many users as possible to access the website, hence the move to a BBS system.
When?
The move will take place at 10PM GMT on 1st April. The web-based forum will be taken down 15 minutes afterwards, to be replaced by a definition of the word 'cynical'.
Where?
The BBS server is based in Medford, Oklahoma. This means, naturally, that residents of Medford, Oklahoma will be able to use the BBS at a much less expensive rate. International callers will be charged at standard international rates to Medford, OK, by the minute.
If you have any further questions, leave a message on the BBS messaging system for myself or Jason.
It's still before 12 in some places.
April Fool's? Me? Never.
What?
BBS stands for Bulletin Board System. These systems were popular at the advent of networked computing, before being replaced by the world wide web. Most BBSes were accessed via a dial-up modem, and this is the system for which we have opted; telnet-based BBSes are available but due to security concerns we will not be running one. A BBS consists, usually, of a 'bulletin board' - similar to the present forum - along with a chat feature (which will replace #definecynical as our primary talk channel) and games (including but not limited to Hunt the Wumpus and Multiplayer Guess the Number).
How?
Using the BBS is simple. Fire up your favourite modem terminal client (mine is qmodem) and dial 867-5309. You will be asked to log in by our BBS server, 'Jenny'; enter your username and password (don't worry, your accounts will all be transferred). You should reach a screen like this:
Pressing the indicated key will take you to the relevant forum. All posts have been transferred, although all images had to be removed to make them compatible with this new format.
Why?
This BBS system is much more secure and flexible than the web-based system we currently use. It also allows a much greater variety of hardware to use the forum; until now users with VT100 terminals and many different Amiga units have been unable to access the forum. The Define Cynical administrative team is, as always, entirely committed to enabling as many users as possible to access the website, hence the move to a BBS system.
When?
The move will take place at 10PM GMT on 1st April. The web-based forum will be taken down 15 minutes afterwards, to be replaced by a definition of the word 'cynical'.
Where?
The BBS server is based in Medford, Oklahoma. This means, naturally, that residents of Medford, Oklahoma will be able to use the BBS at a much less expensive rate. International callers will be charged at standard international rates to Medford, OK, by the minute.
If you have any further questions, leave a message on the BBS messaging system for myself or Jason.
It's still before 12 in some places.
April Fool's? Me? Never.
Last edited by nickspoon on Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:18 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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docsigma2000: jesus christ manInternational callers will be charged at standard international rates to Medford, OK, by the minute.
docsigma2000: my son is sooooooo dead
c8info: Why?
docsigma2000: hes been looking at internet web sites in pantsless EUROPE
docsigma2000: HE IS SURFING LONG DISTANCE
docsigma2000: our pantsless phone bill is gonna be nuts
c8info: Ooh, this is bad. Surfing long distance adds an extra $69.99 to your bill per hour.
docsigma2000: ...!!!!!! pants pants pants
docsigma2000: is there some plan we can sign up for???
docsigma2000: cuz theres some cool stuff in europe, but i dun wanna pauy that much
c8info: Sorry, no. There is no plan. you'll have to live with it.
docsigma2000: o well, i ccan live without europe intenet sites.
docsigma2000: but till i figure out how to block it hes sooooo dead
c8info: By the way, I'm from Europe, your chatting long distance.
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Oh you complete and total bass steward.April Fool's? Me? Never.
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