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Re: New to CP/M - wrapping head around modern tools

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John <john@somewhere> writes:

> On 4/13/26 2:49 PM, Daniel wrote:
>> Hi folks -
>
> I did something like that years ago.
> Using a contemporary PC connected to the Internet, which also
> communicated with an IMSAI over a serial line.
>
> In the end, I found it easier (and more reliable) to run the Altair
> simulator on SIMH on a Linux platform.
> You can directly route the console to the telnet port and you have the
> equivalent of an old RCP/M system.
> And I imagine you could run any BBS software as well, though I didn't
> try that.

Yeah alot of things would be easier but then what would be the fun in that?

> The main benefit to this approach is (of course) you are using
> relatively disposable modern hardware and don't have to run a museum
> piece 24/7.

The RC2014 is a modern build z80 homebrew. There's already a bbs system
running on a rig of similar vintage so it's not unfounded. The modern
rig is also friendly on the electric bill.

> Good luck! Sounds like a great project.

Thanks, it's sort of a back burner thing - when i'm taking a break from
studying and other pursuits.

I'll be logging into the CP/M bbs at some point today and ask the sysop
for input. I have a concept on running a MRC multiplexer on the serial
bridge within the RC2014 rig. It would connect to the MRC central server
and maintain connection throughout. Then, when a user logs into the bbs
and wants to join the chat, a MRC.COM could be called from the command
line to serve as the chat front-end.

Still have to see if it is doable. Should be.

--
Daniel
sysop  | air & wave bbs
finger | calcmandan@bbs.erb.pw

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