Thank you all for the donations this week. I received more this past week than
I have in the past several years combined. With the donations I already had, I
am now in the $250-300 spending range.

I use 100% of the donations towards Mystic related hardware. With this money I
will be putting together an ARM 64-bit Linux setup for development of all
things ARM (except Apple M I'll probably have to pick up a used Apple M1 Mac
Mini someday to get that done).

I was just about to pull the trigger on an Orange Pi 5 today but then I saw it
doesn't have Wifi and Bluetooth, so I am off to check out some local stores to
see if I can get lucky and find stock of anything useful.

.... A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. Asks: 'Can I join you?'

On 07 Jan 2023, g00r00 said the following...
g0> Thank you all for the donations this week. I received more this past
g0> week than I have in the past several years combined. With the donations
g0> I already had, I am now in the $250-300 spending range.
g0>
g0> I use 100% of the donations towards Mystic related hardware. With this
g0> money I will be putting together an ARM 64-bit Linux setup for
g0> development of all things ARM (except Apple M I'll probably have to pick
g0> up a used Apple M1 Mac Mini someday to get that done).
g0>
g0> I was just about to pull the trigger on an Orange Pi 5 today but then I
g0> saw it doesn't have Wifi and Bluetooth, so I am off to check out some
g0> local stores to see if I can get lucky and find stock of anything useful.
g0>
g0> ... A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. Asks: 'Can I join
g0> you?'
g0>

Awesome! Easily well deserved. We have a great community.

.... Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things

On 07 Jan 2023, g00r00 said the following...
g0> I was just about to pull the trigger on an Orange Pi 5 today but then I
g0> saw it doesn't have Wifi and Bluetooth, so I am off to check out some
g0> local stores to see if I can get lucky and find stock of anything useful.

Something for the future to ponder, would you ever get into trying RISC-V
compatibility? Seems that RISC-V is quickly being something lots of people are
shouting about now, might be a good thing to get into?

Maybe something like a VisionFive 2 might be something to use in the future,
looks promising.

CS> g0> I was just about to pull the trigger on an Orange Pi 5 today but CS>
CS> g0> then
CS> g0> saw it doesn't have Wifi and Bluetooth, so I am off to check out CS>
CS> g0> some
CS> g0> local stores to see if I can get lucky and find stock of anything
CS> CS> g0> use
CS>
CS> Something for the future to ponder, would you ever get into trying RISC-V
CS> compatibility? Seems that RISC-V is quickly being something lots of
CS> people are shouting about now, might be a good thing to get into?
CS>
CS> Maybe something like a VisionFive 2 might be something to use in the
CS> future, looks promising.

Yeah absolutely. I think they started adding RISC-V back into 2019 to the
compiler I use for Mystic, so assuming its in a usable state I don't see why
not.

I do think there is little benefit of RISC-V for a BBS system over existing
ARM/Intel. The thing it has going for it is energy efficiency which is great
for embedded devices, things that run off of batteries, etc.

But if I am not mistaken it can't hang with Intel in terms of the number of CPU
cycles it takes to do things, which means it'll always be better to grab a
non-RISC device over RISC for a BBS anyway.

.... Live every day as though it were your last. One day, you'll be right

|10On 07 Jan 2023, g00r00 said the following...|10
g0> Thank you all for the donations this week. I received more this past
g0> week than I have in the past several years combined. With the donations
g0> I already had, I am now in the $250-300 spending range.

I assume their is a donation page on your website? I will check when I am done
here.

I am having a problem with my current Mystic setup (I think a 48 July 22
First when I am in message area I press p for post and instead of default to
All it defaults to Access denied *all in read) I looked in ini files and
config but did not find out. Any I ideas? where to look to correct this?

Next is the File Area. When I press V to view a file it displays contents of
zip file. But it does not view individual files test or ansi.

I installed the current version of A48 dated this year and all works just as
expected. Also when typing in my current version the text in message areas
does not word wrap. I need to hit enter key.

I was thinking of install your A48 and copying my data files over for a fresh
start. Not sure that will work for whats wrong my current setup I may copy
over bad config stuff and have same problem.

What do you recommend?

Ruben Figueroa aka Zazz
Mystic Prison Board Sysop
telnet://pbmystic.rdfig.net:24
Web: www.rdfig.net

On 1/7/23 06:48, Alonzo wrote:
> My board doesn't get any real callers, but I get a constant barrage of
> people trying to break in.

Most likely automated scripts... Not sure how difficult it would be...
but you could simply drop any terminal connections that don't detect at
least ANSi support. Since the automated scripts most likely don't.

This may of course limit a handful of real users with older terminal
appliances.

IIRC, Synchronet's login.js does this by default now.

--
Michael J. Ryan - tracker1@roughneckbbs.com

Za> I am having a problem with my current Mystic setup (I think a 48 July 22
Za> First when I am in message area I press p for post and instead of
Za> default to All it defaults to Access denied *all in read) I looked in
Za> ini files and config but did not find out. Any I ideas? where to look
Za> to correct this?

My guess is its probably this:

+ The default value for the "To:" field when posting a message is now
configurable on a per-theme basis. The value of prompt #104 will now be
used as the default for the To field. If you've never modified this then
you don't have to do anything but you may need to reset it to default in
the prompt editor otherwise.

You'll want to go into you prompts and reset it to default (prompt #104) or set
it to "All". Mystic should update all of this on its own unless it was
customized (assuming the new prompt.dat is replaced when upgrading each time).

Za> Next is the File Area. When I press V to view a file it displays
Za> contents of zip file. But it does not view individual files test or
Za> ansi.

I think that might depend on your archive configuration. If the new install of
A48 works and you haven't modified your archive settings then you could try to
take the archive.dat from the new A48 and copy to your BBS's data folder.

Za> I was thinking of install your A48 and copying my data files over for a
Za> fresh start. Not sure that will work for whats wrong my current setup
Za> I may copy over bad config stuff and have same problem.
Za>
Za> What do you recommend?

Either should be ok. I can help you work out the issues or you should be ok to
copy data over as well.

.... Isn’t it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?

On 1/10/23 13:57, g00r00 wrote:
>
> But if I am not mistaken it can't hang with Intel in terms of the
> number of CPU cycles it takes to do things, which means it'll always
> be better to grab a non-RISC device over RISC for a BBS anyway.

In fairness, per thread/process, ARM doesn't either... As for a BBS,
even an RPi is more than enough, same for the RISC-V boards. Depends on
how many simultaneous users you're likely to see and how much web
traffic you may need to fend off.

That said, by the time you add a case and storage, one of the mini intel
celeron/pentium boxes (N6005, J4125, N5100, etc) are a better value
option at similar cost.

--
Michael J. Ryan
tracker1(at)roughneckbbs.com
https://www.roughneckbbs.com/

MJ> > My board doesn't get any real callers, but I get a constant barrage of
MJ> > people trying to break in.
MJ>
MJ> Most likely automated scripts... Not sure how difficult it would be...
MJ> but you could simply drop any terminal connections that don't detect at
MJ> least ANSi support. Since the automated scripts most likely don't.

It wouldn't be hard to do that just a couple minutes of effort...

Mystic already does come with an optional connect script that requires the user
to press escape twice within a certain number of seconds or it hangs up. This
way doesn't exclude ASCII users and has a similar outcome, so that might be a
viable option.

I don't even see this person's original message. Hopefully that doesn't mean
someone is filtering out MYSTIC echo posts again from zone 2...

.... I think I am, therefore, I am... I think.

MJ> That said, by the time you add a case and storage, one of the mini intel
MJ> celeron/pentium boxes (N6005, J4125, N5100, etc) are a better value
MJ> option at similar cost.

Yeah thats kind of what I was getting at.

We can go buy a used Dell Optiplux mini for like $100-149 which lately is about
the going price of a Pi 4 all-in. That 6600T in the Dell will be 4-5 times
faster and probably comes with a SSD. The bonus is also that its x86 so its
easier to emulate DOS doors.

With the latest price surging on the Pi (And presumably other SBCs?) its
probably best value to grab a Dell refurbished. Back when Pi were $35 they
were a lot more compelling for a BBS than they are now at over $100.

.... A program is used to turn data into error messages.

Re: Re: Donations
By: g00r00 to Michael J. Ryan on Thu Jan 12 2023 09:45 am

g0> We can go buy a used Dell Optiplux mini for like $100-149 which lately is
g0> about the going price of a Pi 4 all-in. That 6600T
g0> in the Dell will be 4-5 times faster and probably comes with a SSD. The
g0> bonus is also that its x86 so its easier to emulate
g0> DOS doors.

Another approach (not one if you want the cheapest option!) is to install
Proxmox (or your other favourite VM solution) on an Intel NUC and spin up your
BBS in a VM. This is quite a cool way to easily play with different bits of
BBS software in isolated environments.

Tris.

Hello, g00r00.
On 12/1/23 10:24 you wrote:

G> I don't even see this person's original message. Hopefully that
G> doesn't mean someone is filtering out MYSTIC echo posts again from
G> zone 2...

I haven't seen it either. I haven't seen any recent messages from user Alonzo.

--
Carlos

CN> I haven't seen it either. I haven't seen any recent messages from
CN> user Alonzo.

I've found Alonzo's original message in FSX_BBS. With a different subject.
Weird...

--
Carlos

nospam.g00r00@f215.n129.z1.fidonet.org (g00r00) writes:

> Thank you all for the donations this week. I received more this past week than
> I have in the past several years combined. With the donations I already had, I
> am now in the $250-300 spending range.
>
> I use 100% of the donations towards Mystic related hardware. With this money I
> will be putting together an ARM 64-bit Linux setup for development of all
> things ARM (except Apple M I'll probably have to pick up a used Apple M1 Mac
> Mini someday to get that done).
>
> I was just about to pull the trigger on an Orange Pi 5 today but then I saw it
> doesn't have Wifi and Bluetooth, so I am off to check out some local stores to
> see if I can get lucky and find stock of anything useful.
>
> ... A SQL query walks into a bar and sees two tables. Asks: 'Can I join you?'

I saw this post and went on to donate but it's from paypal. I removed my
paypal account after a recent policy they enacted which repulsed me.

Is there a way I can merely send a check in the mail as a donation?

Daniel

On 12 Jan 2023 at 09:43p, Daniel pondered and said...
Da> I saw this post and went on to donate but it's from paypal. I removed my
Da> paypal account after a recent policy they enacted which repulsed me.

Just curious, may I ask what was the policy the enacted that caused you to feel
this way?

Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going'
avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

> The last time I got a cheque in the mail was from some random class action
> suit I filled out a form for a couple years back. Take a picture of the
> front & back with my phone and be done with it.

I hope you got a tidy windfall.. :)

Thankfully I haven't even been to a bank in years.

> But you're right, I can't remember the last time I wrote a cheque or received
> one from an actual person.

The last time I took a cheque into the bank they looked at it and me up and
down, then they held it for 5 days before I could use it.

I was stone cold broke at the time. Really annoying.

I am glad those days are over.

g0> Za> First when I am in message area I press p for post and instead of
g0> Za> default to All it defaults to Access denied *all in read) I looked
g0> Za> ini files and config but did not find out. Any I ideas? where to lo
g0> Za> to correct this?
g0>
g0> My guess is its probably this:
g0>
g0> + The default value for the "To:" field when posting a message is now
g0> configurable on a per-theme basis. The value of prompt #104 will now
g0> be used as the default for the To field. If you've never modified
g0> this then you don't have to do anything but you may need to reset it
g0> to default in the prompt editor otherwise.
g0>
g0> You'll want to go into you prompts and reset it to default (prompt #104)
g0> or set it to "All". Mystic should update all of this on its own unless
g0> it was customized (assuming the new prompt.dat is replaced when
g0> upgrading each time).

It was the prompt

g0> Za> Next is the File Area. When I press V to view a file it displays
g0> Za> contents of zip file. But it does not view individual files test or
g0> Za> ansi.
g0>
g0> I think that might depend on your archive configuration. If the new
g0> install of A48 works and you haven't modified your archive settings then
g0> you could try to take the archive.dat from the new A48 and copy to your
g0> BBS's data folder.

I copied all the ini files from themes\defaul\text folder and that fixed it
apparently there were some missing

Ruben Figueroa aka Zazz
Mystic Prison Board Sysop
telnet://pbmystic.rdfig.net:24
Web: www.rdfig.net

> I saw this post and went on to donate but it's from paypal. I removed my
> paypal account after a recent policy they enacted which repulsed me.

> Is there a way I can merely send a check in the mail as a donation?

Are checks even a thing anymore? I haven't used/seen/received a check in a
decade or more.

When I need to send someone money I email it to them and they deposit it in
their bank.

On 12 Jan 2023, Al said the following...
Al> Are checks even a thing anymore? I haven't used/seen/received a check in
Al> a decade or more.
Al>
Al> When I need to send someone money I email it to them and they deposit it
Al> in their bank.

The last time I got a cheque in the mail was from some random class action suit
I filled out a form for a couple years back. Take a picture of the front &
back with my phone and be done with it.

But you're right, I can't remember the last time I wrote a cheque or received
one from an actual person.

Jay

.... Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.

nospam.Al@f757.n153.z1.fidonet.org (Al) writes:

>> I saw this post and went on to donate but it's from paypal. I removed my
>> paypal account after a recent policy they enacted which repulsed me.
>
>> Is there a way I can merely send a check in the mail as a donation?
>
> Are checks even a thing anymore? I haven't used/seen/received a check in a
> decade or more.
>
> When I need to send someone money I email it to them and they deposit it in
> their bank.

Are you seriously asking that question? Do you really think banks don't
issue checks anymore?

Daniel

Da> I saw this post and went on to donate but it's from paypal. I removed my
Da> paypal account after a recent policy they enacted which repulsed me.
Da>
Da> Is there a way I can merely send a check in the mail as a donation?

I think things like Venmo are also owned by PayPal so I am not sure what
service I would use. I don't think giving out addresses is an option.

.... There are three kinds of people: Those who can count, and those who can't

Hello Daniel,

>> When I need to send someone money I email it to them and they
>> deposit it in their bank.

Da> Are you seriously asking that question?

Yes.

Da> Do you really think banks don't issue checks anymore?

I am sure that checks and drafts are still a thing and used in some cases but I
am serious when I say I haven't seen or used one in over a decade, it must be
close to twenty years in my case.

I don't use paypal or any service to send money. I can email funds out to
others from my banks website. There is no charge to me or the recipient.

Cheques are not a bad thing, they just aren't used much any more.

Ttyl :-),
Al

.... Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.

Greetings g00r00!

Thursday January 12 2023 09:45, you wrote to Michael J. Ryan about an urgent
matter!:

MJ>> That said, by the time you add a case and storage, one of the
MJ>> mini intel celeron/pentium boxes (N6005, J4125, N5100, etc) are a
MJ>> better value option at similar cost.

gr> Yeah thats kind of what I was getting at.

I might be able to help with the mac mini m chip, netmail me.

----
Regards,

Rick Smith (Nitro)

.... Guilty of BUI--BBSing under the Influence!

Hello Al,

On Fri Jan 13 2023 10:57:16, you wrote to Daniel:

Al> I don't use paypal or any service to send money. I can email funds out
Al> to others from my banks website. There is no charge to me or the
Al> recipient.

Al> Cheques are not a bad thing, they just aren't used much any more.

If you pay a bill via your bank's website, you are not emailing funds. Your
bank is more than likely still sending a check (whether plain or digital) to
the recipient of the payment. Banks have just eliminated the need for customers
to write out the checks themselves.

Regards,
Nick

.... "Take my advice, I don't use it anyway."

>> Cheques are not a bad thing, they just aren't used much any more.

> If you pay a bill via your bank's website, you are not emailing funds. Your
> bank is more than likely still sending a check (whether plain or digital) to
> the recipient of the payment. Banks have just eliminated the need for
> customer to write out the checks themselves.

The info travels by email. Banks still record everything as always, but no
cheques are involved.