On 24.10.2023 17:58, Mike wrote to ALL:

Hello to everyone

What interests me right now...

How old are the Wildcat Sysop actually?
I'm 59, so I ... and don't be angry about this...

I'm just thinking how long the Wildcat BBS's will
be around....???

Greetings from Bavaria

Mike

As far as I know, there is no work being done to update it. I'm 74 and have been using
it since the late 80's. It has some good qualities and that is why I sill run it today.

Mike Dippel

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On 30 Oct 2023, Mike Dippel said the following...

How old are the Wildcat Sysop actually?
I'm 59, so I ... and don't be angry about this...

I'm just thinking how long the Wildcat BBS's will
be around....???

I am 61 ran it for a few years in the 90's, when I got back into BBS' in 2018 first thing I did was try to get my WC5 updated, and get the Internet Connectivity Pack that was free I believe in 96 right after I took my board down. I contacted Hector and was told in no uncertain terms only way I could update was to pay $200 for the update server to get me to the latest version 8? I believe. When I asked what it would would take to get up the 16 line upgrade or for that matter the 8 line upgrade I was told another $300 to $400, at that point I said thanks but no thanks.. I would have my WC5 online right now if I could get the Networks working properly. Platinum Xpress from back then only works with modems, I could use a TCPSER type of program to use it but then it would not be compatible with BinkD.. I have a VM with Win2K and WC5 installed on it, just playing with it here and there. One of these days I will find the ICP package and install it and run my 2 line version and stick it to Hector.. LOL I'm sorry for being down on the software, but I own 3.9 DOS, and WC5 and anything I want for it has to be paid at 1996 prices.. Good luck with that Hector..

... Origin of Life? Just check my refrigerator...

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point I said thanks but no thanks.. I would have my WC5 online right now if I
could get the Networks working properly. Platinum Xpress from back then only works with modems, I could use a TCPSER type of program to use it but then it
would not be compatible with BinkD.. I have a VM with Win2K and WC5 installed
on it, just playing with it here and there. One of these days I will find the
ICP package and install it and run my 2 line version and stick it to Hector..
LOL I'm sorry for being down on the software, but I own 3.9 DOS, and WC5 and anything I want for it has to be paid at 1996 prices.. Good luck with that Hector..

I have WC4 online and use Qfront for WC to toss the mail. I do not know
if it will work with WC5.

I use net2bbs to make it telnet ready

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Re: Re: Question: How old are the Wildcat Sysop's
By: Bucko to Mike Dippel on Mon Oct 30 2023 07:18 pm

Howdy,

$400, at that point I said thanks but no thanks.. I would have my WC5 online right now if I could get the Networks working properly. Platinum Xpress from back then only works with modems, I could use a TCPSER type of program to use it but then it would not be compatible with BinkD.. I have a VM with

I know most systems use BINKP for transport, but if you want to use your TCPser and serial, then I can help you with an EMSI/Zmodem connection.

I'm playing with my 1990's ezycom BBS in a VM with Portal of Power (which is what I used back in the day), and I have it working well...


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On 30 Oct 2023, Ruben Figueroa said the following...

I have WC4 online and use Qfront for WC to toss the mail. I do not know if it will work with WC5.

I use net2bbs to make it telnet ready

Now there are 2 ideas I can work with.. I will check them out.. Thanks Ruben!!!

... Reward for a job well done: More work

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On 31 Oct 2023, deon said the following...

I know most systems use BINKP for transport, but if you want to use your TCPser and serial, then I can help you with an EMSI/Zmodem connection.

I'm playing with my 1990's ezycom BBS in a VM with Portal of Power
(which is what I used back in the day), and I have it working well...

To be honest, I really don't want to use TCPSER at this point.. I am using it with my C64 Image boards and Having some issues with it crashing etc. Mainly from bots.. I am going to look into Rubens QFront and net2bbs idea then decide if I am going to run 3.9 (which was gifted to me from my user group) or try to get it running with WC5. I will definitely keep you in mind..

Al

... Live every day as though it were your last. One day, you'll be right

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I have WC4 online and use Qfront for WC to toss the mail. I do not know
if it will work with WC5.

I use net2bbs to make it telnet ready

Now there are 2 ideas I can work with.. I will check them out.. Thanks Ruben!!!

Anytime. QFront for WC is available on my BBS.
wcalt.rdfig.net port 2324
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On 31 Oct 2023, Ruben Figueroa said the following...

Anytime. QFront for WC is available on my BBS.
wcalt.rdfig.net port 2324

Thank you again Ruben.. Will decide where I am going soon...

Al

... Classic: A book which people praise but don't read. - Mark Twain

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55 here

On 10/30/2023 12:43 AM, Mike Dippel wrote to Mike:

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On 24.10.2023 17:58, Mike wrote to ALL:

Hello to everyone

What interests me right now...

How old are the Wildcat Sysop actually?
I'm 59, so I ... and don't be angry about this...

I'm just thinking how long the Wildcat BBS's will
be around....???

Greetings from Bavaria

Mike

As far as I know, there is no work being done to update it. I'm 74 and have been using
it since the late 80's. It has some good qualities and that is why I sill run
it today.

Mike Dippel

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