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wowwoweowza @lemmy.ml

2y ago

Ubuntu is my daily driver but I'm thinking of setting this up on my never used Raspberry PI -- anyone using it? How tough do you think it will be as a first project?

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How to Create a BBS in Linux with EnigmaBBS - Make Tech Easier

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chmod +x ./install.sh ./install.sh
Hmm usually not a secure practice to do this
- What's the alternative to doing this? Is it safer to read the script first and then execute it as
  sh ./install.sh?
  
  Read the official docs to build from source.
- I have a great deal to learn…

Do you listen to Linux Unplugged podcast? They just mentioned this lol
- Thank you! I shall start listening!
- And if you don't listen to LUP, you should really listen to LUP. And all the other Jupiter podcasts.

Brings back memories of running "The Upper Room BBS" and "007 BBS" as a teenager in the late 80's as a SYSOP. Those were fond memories, of having someone dial into your computer and making online friends from across the country sometimes.
I think now though, you can just Telnet into different BBS's still.
https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/bbs/list/brief/
- This looks amazing! Thank you.

Looks like a pretty straightforward install! And a fun project to have a personal message space with friends. It includes the ability to launch gameoso you could maybe set it up as a personal lobby for gaming buddies.
- I’m ready to do something lower tech — retro.
  I’m a big fan of this old BBS game called Space Trader — I loved it. Hoping to get one going.

As long as you follow the instructions you should be okay.
- Thank you — seems like a nice place to start to move beyond starting a browser.

It's a good idea. I recommend it.

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