Opened 3 months ago

Last modified 3 months ago

#633 new task

let's get a BBS going

Reported by: m@… Owned by: m
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Description

would be cool to get a BBS set up, probably only accessible over:

  • telnet on our local network (accessible via VPN)
  • meshtastic
  • dialup

Change History (1)

comment:1 by cursedsilicon@…, 3 months ago

Hell yeah!

A BBS is on the list of services for the Dial-Up ISP project (Compu-Global-Hyper-Mega-Net)

telnet access would be easy via a Bastion host (VM)

Meshtastic I'm not sure about setting up so I would defer to those with better knowledge than I have

Dial-Up services are a heavy work-in-progress. We currently have telephone (and fax?) services running I believe provided by Cleeb. I've suggested "merging" the Asterisk (phone PBX) services so we can provide both voice and data all from a single VM but we've not had any discussions about it at this time.

An additional possibility would be re-wiring the (now otherwise redundant as CenturyLink removed service to the Gelb building) punch-down block located in the comms room (next to the ethernet patch panels). We could replace that with something like ​https://www.ebay.com/itm/126385040919 and connect them to the Cisco VG224's. This would let us re-use the existing telephone wiring within the building and transparently bridge it into Asterisk.

Dial-Up services are a medium-to-long-term project primarily based on my free time and finances to commit to purchasing the relevant hardware.

I have also reached out to the former admin of "2600.network" and asked if they would be willing to donate their old telco gear. This would significantly expedite the process and I will add to this ticket if I receive a response

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