Date   : Fri, 13 Apr 1990 01:28:09 GMT
From   : zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!usc!cs.utexas.edu!texbell!uhnix1!moray!urchin!f88.n106.z1.fidonet.org!Phillip.Keen@tut.cis.ohio-state.edu (Phillip Keen)
Subject: Wanted: Info on BBS

 MJ> Newsgroups: comp.os.cpm
 MJ> 
 MJ> 
 MJ> I have a Kaypro 4/84 with 2 floppies that I would like to use for a local 
 MJ> BBS.
 MJ> I have the following questions:
 MJ>         1. What is the biggest/fastest hard drive this machine can hold?
 MJ>         2. Where can I get the boards needed to put one in?  (How much $?)
 MJ>         3. What BBS software would you recommend, why, and where can I 
 MJ> get it?
 MJ>                 - I am looking for the following in a BBS:
 MJ>                                 * Easy to use file system 
 MJ>                                 * Internet mailing abilities (not a must)
 MJ> Thanks in advance.  I will post a summary if there is interest.  I think 
 MJ> this 
 MJ> is a great use for these machines.  I would like a discussion on the 
 MJ> processor
 MJ> speed vs 2400 bps.  Does this pose any problems?  I would guess for 9600, 
 MJ> one 
 MJ> would definitly need a better/faster processor for performace.  Am I 

Yes, you can run 9600 on those old 8-Bits!  There's an RCP/M right here in 
Houston that allows 9600+ bauds operations.  The best BBS programs for CP/M
right now are PBBS, PICS, and ZMSG.  Of course you will also need ZCPR and all 
those goodies too.  Phillip