Thought I'd drop in and say hello. I'm new to the Synchronet world, but an
old hat at BBS'. I was heavily involved in the BBS Scene in the Philadelphia area from 1994-1996.

A few of us diehards are hanging out over here at ATZ0.com - I might not have much different then some other folks going on at the moment, but hey - we're here! (and that's saying something these days...)

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Re: Hello All
By: Splat to All on Sat Feb 04 2012 17:23:49

Hi Splat, welcome.

A few of us diehards are hanging out over here at ATZ0.com - I might not much different then some other folks going on at the moment, but hey - we're here! (and that's saying something these days...)

I tried this URL and it didn't seem to resolve over here. Was this DNS record just added?

Kind regards,

art@fatcatsbbsdotcom

"Some calisthenics programs are better than others."
-- K'Ehleyr in ST:TNG "The Emissary"

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Re: Hello All
By: Splat to All on Sat Feb 04 2012 05:23 pm

Thought I'd drop in and say hello. I'm new to the Synchronet world, but an old hat at BBS'. I was heavily involved in the BBS Scene in the Philadelphia area from 1994-1996.

A few of us diehards are hanging out over here at ATZ0.com - I might not hav much different then some other folks going on at the moment, but hey - we're here! (and that's saying something these days...)

Welcome! It's always nice to see a fresh face. :-)

$ The Millionaire $
Park Avenue Place
Surrey, B.C., Canada █ ♠ █


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Re: Hello All
By: art to Splat on Sun Feb 05 2012 02:57 am

Re: Hello All
By: Splat to All on Sat Feb 04 2012 17:23:49

Hi Splat, welcome.

A few of us diehards are hanging out over here at ATZ0.com - I might not much different then some other folks going on at the moment, but hey - we here! (and that's saying something these days...)

I tried this URL and it didn't seem to resolve over here. Was this DNS recor just added?

Kind regards,

art@fatcatsbbsdotcom

"Some calisthenics programs are better than others."
-- K'Ehleyr in ST:TNG "The Emissary"

I'm not having any luck either...

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Re: Hello All
By: Boraxman to art on Sun Feb 05 2012 07:39 pm

I tried this URL and it didn't seem to resolve over here. Was this DNS re just added?

I'm not having any luck either...

I gave it a go this morning and was able to connect.

Don't try a simple ping, though, he has his network set to ignore it.

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Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Boraxman on Sun Feb 05 2012 07:13 am

Re: Hello All
By: Boraxman to art on Sun Feb 05 2012 07:39 pm

I tried this URL and it didn't seem to resolve over here. Was this DNS just added?

I'm not having any luck either...

I gave it a go this morning and was able to connect.

Don't try a simple ping, though, he has his network set to ignore it.

I'm using Dynamic DNS and it only occured to me about two days ago that the Linux box that was doing the DynDNS Update was broken, and I had recently switched registrars so it probably needed a good kick. Going now as you see. Rookie mistake :)


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Re: Hello All
By: Splat to Dreamer on Mon Feb 06 2012 11:05 pm

I'm using Dynamic DNS and it only occured to me about two days ago that the Linux box that was doing the DynDNS Update was broken, and I had recently switched registrars so it probably needed a good kick. Going now as you
see. Rookie mistake :)

I've been meaning to ask someone about this, actually. I've had a script running for dyndns for some years, and about 3-4 months ago it flat out stopped
working. I don't know if they changed their structure over there or not, but if
you have a working script, could you hook a brother up so I can compare it to mine?

If you don't use a script, what works good? I've tried ddclient before, and it seemed kinda hokey..


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http://pharcyde.org

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Access Denied wrote to Splat <=-

I've been meaning to ask someone about this, actually. I've had a
script running for dyndns for some years, and about 3-4 months ago it
flat out stopped working. I don't know if they changed their structure over there or not, but if you have a working script, could you hook a brother up so I can compare it to mine?

If you don't use a script, what works good? I've tried ddclient before, and it seemed kinda hokey..

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free
accounts.

Their decision caused some consternation across the net. Quite a few
routers (including mine) include a built-in DynDNS function. It'd
sure be nice to use it without having to pay. :p



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Re: Hello All
By: Access Denied to Splat on Tue Feb 07 2012 04:44 pm

Re: Hello All
By: Splat to Dreamer on Mon Feb 06 2012 11:05 pm

I'm using Dynamic DNS and it only occured to me about two days ago that t Linux box that was doing the DynDNS Update was broken, and I had recently switched registrars so it probably needed a good kick. Going now as you see. Rookie mistake :)

I've been meaning to ask someone about this, actually. I've had a script running for dyndns for some years, and about 3-4 months ago it flat out stop working. I don't know if they changed their structure over there or not, but you have a working script, could you hook a brother up so I can compare it t mine?

If you don't use a script, what works good? I've tried ddclient before, and seemed kinda hokey..

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http://pharcyde.org

I'm actually using AFRAID.ORG for my DynDNS. My Registrar (NameCheap) apparently
also offers it for free, but I haven't checked it out yet. I was using
ddclient on the linux box, but haven't messsed with that box in a while (it's
a PogoPlug, so it's kind of an experimetn for me). So for now I just
downloaded "Afraid Updater Service" (no idea where I got this, google is your friend..) which works well enough.


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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Access Denied on Wed Feb 08 2012 08:19 pm

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free
accounts.

Oddly enough, I had one of the DynDNS admins frequent my BBS for awhile. When he applied, he basically thanked me for using their service, and told me that because I was running a BBS (must be another nostalgia addict or something) he would upgrade me and let me keep my current domain (ath.cx) which they weren't even going to offer anymore to paid subscribers.

Their decision caused some consternation across the net. Quite a few routers (including mine) include a built-in DynDNS function. It'd
sure be nice to use it without having to pay. :p

I bet. Though I never had to pay attention to it because I'm still getting the service for free. But now that you mention it, I'd be willing to bet my router is able to do this as well. It's a wrt54g running dd-wrt (latest). I never even
though of that. Thanks!

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http://pharcyde.org

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Re: Hello All
By: Splat to Access Denied on Thu Feb 09 2012 12:35 am

I'm actually using AFRAID.ORG for my DynDNS. My Registrar (NameCheap) apparently also offers it for free, but I haven't checked it out yet. I was using ddclient on the linux box, but haven't messsed with that box in a while (it's a PogoPlug, so it's kind of an experimetn for me). So for now I just downloaded "Afraid Updater Service" (no idea where I got this, google is your friend..) which works well enough.

Ahh okay. I figured you were using DynDNS.org since you mentioned it that way. I don't run Windows anywhere, either.. so I'll have to check my router and see if it can be done there.

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http://pharcyde.org

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Re: Hello All
By: Access Denied to Splat on Tue Feb 07 2012 04:44 pm

I'm actually using AFRAID.ORG for my DynDNS. My Registrar (NameCheap) apparently also offers it for free, but I haven't checked it out yet. I was using ddclient on the linux box, but haven't messsed with that box
in a while (it's a PogoPlug, so it's kind of an experimetn for me). So

Did you turn your pogoplug into a full on Linux box?
If so what model are you using and what setup did you use?
I've been reading over docs on it and I want to turn my pogo into a Linux system but I don't want to brick it and I certainly want to be able to use the pogo services if I choose.

I was thinking about Jeff Doozan's version, but I'm not sure what is best to use. I really like the idea of Ubuntu 10.04 LAMP on it but I would love to unplug any USB OS drive and just go back to pogoplugs OG software.

I was also trying to backup the original drives but doing a restore on an expensive device scares me.

Bottom line is running my servers on that little device saves me $$ every month. 5-15 WATTS is a lot cheaper that 250-1000 WATTS.


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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Access Denied to Dreamer on Thu Feb 09 2012 08:54:35

Hey AccessD,

service for free. But now that you mention it, I'd be willing to bet my
is able to do this as well. It's a wrt54g running dd-wrt (latest). I never though of that. Thanks!

It definitely can. :)

I don't use Dynamic DNS, but I've used DD-WRT for many years in the past before I got my dual core router, and recall that option.

Regards,

art@fatcatsbbsdotcom

"There are always options."
-- Worf to K'Ehleyr in ST:TNG "The Emissary"

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: art to Access Denied on Fri Feb 10 2012 08:09 am

I don't use Dynamic DNS, but I've used DD-WRT for many years in the past before I got my dual core router, and recall that option.

Thanks man. I'll definitely check it out when I have some free time. Oddly enough, I just get an email like every 25th day of the month saying "if you click this link, your domain will stay activated". Sometimes it's just easy to click that link and wait another month. lol

Damn I'm a lazy ass. :)

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http://pharcyde.org

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Thu Feb 09 2012 09:36 am

Splat wrote to Access Denied <=-

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Re: Hello All
By: Access Denied to Splat on Tue Feb 07 2012 04:44 pm

I'm actually using AFRAID.ORG for my DynDNS. My Registrar (NameCheap) apparently also offers it for free, but I haven't checked it out yet. I was using ddclient on the linux box, but haven't messsed with that box in a while (it's a PogoPlug, so it's kind of an experimetn for me). So

Did you turn your pogoplug into a full on Linux box?
If so what model are you using and what setup did you use?
I've been reading over docs on it and I want to turn my pogo into a Linux system but I don't want to brick it and I certainly want to be able to use t pogo services if I choose.

I was thinking about Jeff Doozan's version, but I'm not sure what is best to use. I really like the idea of Ubuntu 10.04 LAMP on it but I would love to unplug any USB OS drive and just go back to pogoplugs OG software.

I was also trying to backup the original drives but doing a restore on an expensive device scares me.

Bottom line is running my servers on that little device saves me $$ every month. 5-15 WATTS is a lot cheaper that 250-1000 WATTS.

I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

And installed Arch Linux ARM - http://archlinuxarm.org/ by following the
guides there, and also some various Arch Linux (non-ARM specific) steps.

It was actually incredibly easier then I thought it would be. Basically you setup your PogoPlug like you'd really use it, enable SSH (which is officially supported) via Pogo's site, then run some commands to install Arch Linux onto it. If you just enable SSH, and because it's Linux by default, I imagine you could do a lot of the same tasks with whatever the embedded distro is.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as you
follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to mess it up that
bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

It's pretty easy to do, fun, and like you said - you can't beat a <15watt
linux box!

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I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

I paid way more for mine. Although I may buy another one. I really
want the rasberryPI but its not out yet.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as you follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst
case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to mess
it up that bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I
know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

Sad that's exactly what I wanted to put on it. This is way I'm not
sure I want to run Ark. I was searching for a compiler for the
pogoplug so I could build a tool chain. The default OS is extremely
limited because of the lack of tool chain. Lately I haven't devoted
much time to it because I moved into a house and now I have way too
many chores.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Sat Feb 11 2012 09:57 am

I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

I paid way more for mine. Although I may buy another one. I really
want the rasberryPI but its not out yet.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as you follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to mess it up that bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

Sad that's exactly what I wanted to put on it. This is way I'm not
sure I want to run Ark. I was searching for a compiler for the
pogoplug so I could build a tool chain. The default OS is extremely
limited because of the lack of tool chain. Lately I haven't devoted
much time to it because I moved into a house and now I have way too
many chores.

The funny thing is, if you don't compare the graphics, the PogoPlug and the Rasperry Pi are basically the same specs. That and on top of the cost of the Pi, you might want a case, then you need a power adapter too. Lots of hidden costs to it. It's a project I find very interesting, but if you're looking
for a low-cost ARM based server, the pogoPlug can already do most of that via ArchLinux for ARM. I haven't revisited it since playing around with it after
my initial purchase.

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DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free
accounts.

DynDNS did grandfather in old account holders, giving them lifetime free Custom
DNS for number of domains they had at the time.

I have two zones that were grandfathered for life. Never had a problem using my update client (DynSite).

- Mark

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Mark Hofmann to Dreamer on Sun Feb 19 2012 10:52 am

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free accounts.

DynDNS did grandfather in old account holders, giving them lifetime free Cus DNS for number of domains they had at the time.

I have two zones that were grandfathered for life. Never had a problem usin my update client (DynSite).

- Mark

Blue Lobster BBS is still using DynDNS for free. The last I knew they
allowed two URLs for free and charged for additional ones. They originally allowed you to have up to five URLs for free.

The only thing I have to do is remember to update my account once a month.
So far, I haven't forgot.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Splat to Bbsing.Bbs on Fri Feb 10 2012 02:31 pm

Did you turn your pogoplug into a full on Linux box?

I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

And installed Arch Linux ARM - http://archlinuxarm.org/ by following the guides there, and also some various Arch Linux (non-ARM specific) steps.

It was actually incredibly easier then I thought it would be. Basically you setup your PogoPlug like you'd really use it, enable SSH (which is officially supported) via Pogo's site, then run some commands to install Arch Linux onto it. If you just enable SSH, and because it's Linux by default, I imagine you could do a lot of the same tasks with whatever the embedded distro is.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as you follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to mess it up that bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

It's pretty easy to do, fun, and like you said - you can't beat a <15watt linux box!

I wanted to thank you for this tip. I purchased the Pogoplug from JR a week ago
($32 with shipping) and I think I'm going to repurpose it as an HD USB webcam streamer (probably using MJPG-streamer) to feed multiple Logitech webcam streams over Ethernet to my central security camera system. It can help me solve the USB cable length issue (20M is the maximum I've been able to get reliably with hi-speed USB 2.0 cameras) and bandwidth issue. Quite a bargin!

digital man

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Synchronet added JavaScript suppport with v3.10a (2001).
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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Sat Feb 11 2012 09:57 am

I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

I paid way more for mine. Although I may buy another one. I really
want the rasberryPI but its not out yet.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as you follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to mess it up that bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

Sad that's exactly what I wanted to put on it. This is way I'm not
sure I want to run Ark. I was searching for a compiler for the
pogoplug so I could build a tool chain. The default OS is extremely
limited because of the lack of tool chain. Lately I haven't devoted
much time to it because I moved into a house and now I have way too
many chores.

The funny thing is, if you don't compare the graphics, the PogoPlug and the Rasperry Pi are basically the same specs. That and on top of the
cost of the Pi, you might want a case, then you need a power adapter
too. Lots of hidden costs to it. It's a project I find very
interesting, but if you're looking for a low-cost ARM based server, the pogoPlug can already do most of that via ArchLinux for ARM. I haven't revisited it since playing around with it after my initial purchase.

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I've been off the BBS's for awhile mostly chores at my house when I get free time.

I got mine and its up and running. its been going for awhile. I'm pretty happy with this little device. Its running a php bbs and a media server right now. I tried to compile mono and although I let it run fo ra few weeks it never completed. I guess I'll have to find a cross compiler or something like that.

Do you know any tech tricks to compile large projects?

I love having more control over the device compared to the pogo software, but it would be nice to run both my software and pogo's.

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The video capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my TV or monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Fri Apr 13 2012 12:26 pm

I've been off the BBS's for awhile mostly chores at my house when I get
free time.

is your username on that bbs 'bbsing.bbs' or is that an error?

happy with this little device. Its running a php bbs and a media server

a bbs as in forum, correct?

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The video capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my
TV or monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

i wanted to get one to use at my gfs house so i wouldnt have to bring my wdtv over. the thing is, i think i'd just rather get another wdtv than WAIT for raspberry pi and then get a sd card, case, power supply an setup xbmc on it.

if you factor in the hassle it's expensive.

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--- BBSING.BBS wrote --

Splat wrote to Bbsing.Bbs <=

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The vide capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

I can't get hold of one either. I want to send one into space on a balloon.



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Re: Re: Hello All
By: the doctor to BBSING.BBS on Sun Apr 15 2012 04:49 am

I can't get hold of one either. I want to send one into space on a balloon.

Thirded, they look like so much fun and I'd love to play with one, even for
an afternoon.

M

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: the doctor to BBSING.BBS on Sun Apr 15 2012 03:49 am

--- BBSING.BBS wrote --

Splat wrote to Bbsing.Bbs <=

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The vide capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

I can't get hold of one either. I want to send one into space on a
balloon.

there's a huge waiting list and it's all hype. i wanted one too but there's alternatives out there. i think the manufacturers are not making raspberry pi a priority beause they are not making money off of production.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: the doctor to BBSING.BBS on Sun Apr 15 2012 03:49 am

I can't get hold of one either. I want to send one into space on a
balloon.

All preorders are expected to ship by the 20th.

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--- MRO wrote --

there's a huge waiting list and it's all hype. i wanted one too but there' alternatives out there. i think the manufacturers are not making raspberry priority beause they are not making money off of production

Probably. I'm in no hurry... I don't have the time/money/help to do the rest of the project right now anyway...


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Mro wrote to Bbsing.Bbs <=-

is your user name on that bbs 'bbsing.bbs' or is that an error?

That is not an error. bbsing.bbs is my name. :)

happy with this little device. Its running a php bbs and a media server

a bbs as in forum, correct?

Not exactly. Its a type of bulletin board system, there are forums within the bbs.


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--- BBSING.BBS wrote --

Splat wrote to Bbsing.Bbs <=

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The vide capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

I can't get hold of one either. I want to send one into space on a balloon.

That's wild.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Mro on Wed May 02 2012 10:00 pm

Mro wrote to Bbsing.Bbs <=-

happy with this little device. Its running a php bbs and a media server

a bbs as in forum, correct?

Not exactly. Its a type of bulletin board system, there are forums within the bbs.

*insert facepalm ascii here*

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Fri Apr 13 2012 12:26 pm

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Bbsing.Bbs to Splat on Sat Feb 11 2012 09:57 am

I bought this guy - http://www.jr.com/pogoplug/pe/PGG_POGOB01/.

I paid way more for mine. Although I may buy another one. I really
want the rasberryPI but its not out yet.

AFAIK, it looks like it's pretty difficult to brick them as long as follow the guides you should be good. And hey, it's only $25, worst case (and really, from what I read, you'd have to try REAL hard to m it up that bad). Note that Synchronet doesn't run on ARM as far as I know, so don't get any ideas of running a BBS off it.

Sad that's exactly what I wanted to put on it. This is way I'm not
sure I want to run Ark. I was searching for a compiler for the
pogoplug so I could build a tool chain. The default OS is extremely limited because of the lack of tool chain. Lately I haven't devoted
much time to it because I moved into a house and now I have way too
many chores.

The funny thing is, if you don't compare the graphics, the PogoPlug and the Rasperry Pi are basically the same specs. That and on top of the cost of the Pi, you might want a case, then you need a power adapter too. Lots of hidden costs to it. It's a project I find very interesting, but if you're looking for a low-cost ARM based server, the pogoPlug can already do most of that via ArchLinux for ARM. I haven't revisited it since playing around with it after my initial purchase.

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I've been off the BBS's for awhile mostly chores at my house when I get free time.

I got mine and its up and running. its been going for awhile. I'm pretty hap with this little device. Its running a php bbs and a media server right now. tried to compile mono and although I let it run fo ra few weeks it never completed. I guess I'll have to find a cross compiler or something like that

Do you know any tech tricks to compile large projects?

I love having more control over the device compared to the pogo software, bu it would be nice to run both my software and pogo's.

Trying to get a hold of that RasberryPi has been impossible. The video capabilities are a mega desire. That way I can strap it to the back of my TV monitor. They would make a great low cost desktop as well.

Can't help with the compiling, sorry. "Learn to code" in general is on my
to-do list. I too would love to get a Pi, but the availability glut is nuts. Ditto for me, I want to replace my Boxee Box with XBMC on a Pi.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Access Denied on Wed Feb 08 2012 08:19 pm

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free
accounts.

Their decision caused some consternation across the net. Quite a few routers (including mine) include a built-in DynDNS function. It'd
sure be nice to use it without having to pay. :p

Hi, DTDNS.NET offer 5 free account although you have to use one of their domains. you can add your own domain for a fee and with your on domain
they can offer port redirection for port 25 if you require it.

Regards
unclejuice

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Juice wrote to Dreamer <=-

Re: Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Access Denied on Wed Feb 08 2012 08:19 pm

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free
accounts.

Their decision caused some consternation across the net. Quite a few routers (including mine) include a built-in DynDNS function. It'd
sure be nice to use it without having to pay. :p

Hi, DTDNS.NET offer 5 free account although you have to use one of
their domains. you can add your own domain for a fee and with your on domain they can offer port redirection for port 25 if you require it.

I have programs running on my computers for various subdomains and
domains (setxchat.net for the BBS, setxbbs.synchro.net as a backup,
and another running on my home network as a subdomain on
setxchat.net). I was just commenting that it would be nice to use the
program on the router.

For instance, a while back I was trying to reconfigure my linux setup
and completely hosed the system... I didn't have any recent backups
(oops), and didn't perform a backup because it should have been a
simple install/uninstall of programs, except for a dumb selection.

Anyhow, I reinstalled the entire system, but forgot about setting up
my ...domain pinger? Whatever that thing's called...lol.



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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Juice on Thu Apr 24 2014 11:31 am

Juice wrote to Dreamer <=-

Re: Re: Hello All
By: Dreamer to Access Denied on Wed Feb 08 2012 08:19 pm

DynDNS recently stopped offering their free
service and are now charging a monthly fee. Are you a paid
subscriber? I've no idea if they grandfathered the existing free accounts.

Their decision caused some consternation across the net. Quite a few routers (including mine) include a built-in DynDNS function. It'd
sure be nice to use it without having to pay. :p

Hi, DTDNS.NET offer 5 free account although you have to use one of their domains. you can add your own domain for a fee and with your on domain they can offer port redirection for port 25 if you require it.

I have programs running on my computers for various subdomains and
domains (setxchat.net for the BBS, setxbbs.synchro.net as a backup,
and another running on my home network as a subdomain on
setxchat.net). I was just commenting that it would be nice to use the program on the router.

For instance, a while back I was trying to reconfigure my linux setup
and completely hosed the system... I didn't have any recent backups
(oops), and didn't perform a backup because it should have been a
simple install/uninstall of programs, except for a dumb selection.

Anyhow, I reinstalled the entire system, but forgot about setting up
my ...domain pinger? Whatever that thing's called...lol.

When I had a broadband router (draytek) I could put in the setting my dynadns free account, but as you say they stiffed is all and are now charging. Now I have switched to a 1gigbit fibre connection, and the fibre router also has dynadns and some other obscure DNS charged services, so I use DTDNS. but
my machines and servers are macs. so there is no client so I use a web link to update my dtdns account eg www.dtdns.com/api/autodns.cfm?id=***DOMAIN NAME***&pw=**PASSWORD**&Client=MACOSX10.9.2%27

which updates my settings without using the router.
I have the address set as a home page and the server is set to open the page
on start-up. so if a powerfail occurs the server auto restarts and updates dtdns.

Give them a go they will also host any domains you own so you can freely
assign the domains to any IP address quickly. for a minimal fee of course.

Regards
Unclejuice


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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Juice to Dreamer on Thu Apr 24 2014 11:52 pm

Hi, DTDNS.NET offer 5 free account although you have to use one of their domains. you can add your own domain for a fee and with your on domain they can offer port redirection for port 25 if you
require it.

I have programs running on my computers for various subdomains and domains (setxchat.net for the BBS, setxbbs.synchro.net as a backup,
and another running on my home network as a subdomain on
setxchat.net). I was just commenting that it would be nice to use the program on the router.

For instance, a while back I was trying to reconfigure my linux setup
and completely hosed the system... I didn't have any recent backups (oops), and didn't perform a backup because it should have been a

i wouldnt use dtdns for a pay dns service unless you're using the port forwarding feature. othewise it's a bit of a rip off. ace from datastream was doing that and i never understood why.

anyways, you can use namecheap's servers and use one of their dns clients to update your ip.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Mro to Juice on Fri Apr 25 2014 08:14 pm

Re: Re: Hello All
By: Juice to Dreamer on Thu Apr 24 2014 11:52 pm

Hi, DTDNS.NET offer 5 free account although you have to use one o their domains. you can add your own domain for a fee and with you on domain they can offer port redirection for port 25 if you require it.

I have programs running on my computers for various subdomains and domains (setxchat.net for the BBS, setxbbs.synchro.net as a backup, and another running on my home network as a subdomain on setxchat.net). I was just commenting that it would be nice to use the program on the router.

For instance, a while back I was trying to reconfigure my linux setup and completely hosed the system... I didn't have any recent backups (oops), and didn't perform a backup because it should have been a

i wouldnt use dtdns for a pay dns service unless you're using the port forwarding feature. othewise it's a bit of a rip off. ace from datastream wa doing that and i never understood why.

anyways, you can use namecheap's servers and use one of their dns clients to update your ip.

I suppose its all relative. I have used them for years and found support
fast and I didn't think they there were expensive


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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Juice to Mro on Sat Apr 26 2014 04:57 pm

I suppose its all relative. I have used them for years and found support fast and I didn't think they there were expensive

you are paying to use their dns server. you could do that for free with your registrar or cloudflare or any other place.


i believe he dropped it down to 20 from 30. when my dsbbs.net [i took it
over from a dead sysop] domain was up and at the same time i got a letter from dtnds , i thought the payment included the domain renewal as well. i couldnt understand what all that money was for.

i would pay if i had to use their port redirection or another service, though.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Mro to Juice on Fri Apr 25 2014 07:14 pm

anyways, you can use namecheap's servers and use one of their dns clients to update your ip.

I've had good luck pointing a CNAME to my synchro.net DDNS address.

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Re: Re: Hello All
By: Poindexter Fortran to Mro on Mon Apr 28 2014 11:50 am

anyways, you can use namecheap's servers and use one of their dns clients to update your ip.

I've had good luck pointing a CNAME to my synchro.net DDNS address.

cant you only point those at ip addresses? pretty sure all the ones i used only allowed ip addys

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Hey, I don't remember if I posted a "hey, I'm new here" post, so... Hey, I'm new here.

Love the board Div, it's funny.. Well, I mean I'm not really laughing, but I get the sense if feels like an old Compu-Serve board..

Great JOB!!!!!

Capt...

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Re: Hello All
By: Capt Kirk to All on Tue Feb 15 2022 11:41:51

get the sense if feels like an old Compu-Serve board..

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum link or any of those online services except for AOL back in the mid 90's when it was one of the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

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Re: Hello All
By: Capt Kirk to All on Tue Feb 15 2022 11:41:51

get the sense if feels like an old Compu-Serve board..

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum link or an of those online services except for AOL back in the mid 90's when it was one o the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

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Hextor wrote to Capt Kirk <=-

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum
link or any of those online services except for AOL back in the mid
90's when it was one of the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

I remember trying out Compu$erve back in the mid 1980's.

It was very old feeling (comparing to BBSs at the time) and was more of a status symbol for people to have a Compu$erve account. There were a good number of people on it, but it was sort of just running on momentum at that time.

Did I mention that it was very pricy?


... A good marriage outlasts the first box of dental floss.
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Hextor wrote to Capt Kirk <=-

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum
link or any of those online services except for AOL back in the mid
90's when it was one of the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

I remember trying out Compu$erve back in the mid 1980's.

It was very old feeling (comparing to BBSs at the time) and was more of a status symbol for people to have a Compu$erve account. There were a good number of people on it, but it was sort of just running on momentum at that time.

Did I mention that it was very pricy?


... A good marriage outlasts the first box of dental floss.
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Re: Hello All
By: Hextor to Capt Kirk on Wed Feb 16 2022 07:20 am

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum link or any of those online services except for AOL back in the mid 90's when it was one of the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

CompuServe was enjoyable with intelligent dialog between people. During its prime, it was filled with intelligence and smart dialog but fell to the wayside once they started going to a non-hourly subscription model.

Brian Klauss <-> Dream Master
Caught in a Dream | caughtinadream.com a Synchronet BBS

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Re: Hello All
By: Hextor to Capt Kirk on Wed Feb 16 2022 07:20 am

What was compuserve like? I never experienced compuserve or quantum link or any of those online services except for AOL back in the mid 90's when it wa one of the more simpler ways to get onto the internet.

CompuServe was enjoyable with intelligent dialog between people. During its p

Brian Klauss <-> Dream Master
Caught in a Dream | caughtinadream.com a Synchronet BBS

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