I'd say personally that the closest you'll get is a Mu* server, although they're usually geared towards gaming. I'm working on setting up a Mu* (proabably under TinyMux) that will be much more like a BBS, complete with ANSI screens, FREE-FORUM message posting, and file transfer links. Keep an eye out. If you can't wait for that, just do a google search ( http://www.google.com ) for Mud, MUSH, MUX, and surf away. I personally check out MushWarehouse and GODLIKE.com ( I don't remember the URL for Mushwarehouse, but godlike is at http://www.godlike.com ) Happy Hunting!
neophase, (and all who wish to read.) I live in St Louis and work for a local television station in the news department. They are not, and cannot force tenant's to change their printed ads. They are only able to control any and all signage in the mall, as well as not allowing them to distribute anything with website advertisements on it. (i.e. handbills or flyers put with purchases. ..) Just wanted to clarify... I still don't agree with them.
Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion. I have to start by saying that I do not agree with the Galleria's actions. According to my sources though (I work for a local television station, in the news department), The St Louis Galleria does have the authority to govern what is advertised in their mall. Under the tenant's lease agreement, the Galleria reserves the right to decide what may or may not be displayed. The reasoning for this initially was because St Louis (like many other cities and their "Exclusive" areas) has a penchant for seeming exclusive and making sure that everything's just how they want it. (i.e. Making sure the tenant's in the mall cannot display "tacky" or "undesirable" decorations or advertisements.) Like you said, I don't necessarily agree with the action, but I understand why they're worried. . . It would serve 'em right anyway, it's too damn expensive and snobbish up there. . . 2cents from a local boy
All I have to say is AMEN! I owned a TRS80, as well as a TC2000 and a Commodore64K, so I feel your pain. I'd love to see M$ try and squeeze something out of any of those systems.
I'm sure this will make no difference to the general public, but I have notified RadioShack that I (as a constant customer for electronic parts and PCB supplies) will be taking my business elsewhere. I'm sure it won't change anything, but it doesn't hurt to let 'em know what you think. You can be sure that they'll soon be offering more and more Micro$oft crap.... A shame too, as I remember Radioshack being the shop that I could always find a good bitmonkey to talk Linux s**t with. Oh well...There goes the neighborhood.
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I'd say personally that the closest you'll get is a Mu* server, although they're usually geared towards gaming. I'm working on setting up a Mu* (proabably under TinyMux) that will be much more like a BBS, complete with ANSI screens, FREE-FORUM message posting, and file transfer links. Keep an eye out. If you can't wait for that, just do a google search ( http://www.google.com ) for Mud, MUSH, MUX, and surf away. I personally check out MushWarehouse and GODLIKE.com ( I don't remember the URL for Mushwarehouse, but godlike is at http://www.godlike.com ) Happy Hunting!
neophase, (and all who wish to read.) I live in St Louis and work for a local television station in the news department. They are not, and cannot force tenant's to change their printed ads. They are only able to control any and all signage in the mall, as well as not allowing them to distribute anything with website advertisements on it. (i.e. handbills or flyers put with purchases. . .) Just wanted to clarify... I still don't agree with them.
Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion. I have to start by saying that I do not agree with the Galleria's actions. According to my sources though (I work for a local television station, in the news department), The St Louis Galleria does have the authority to govern what is advertised in their mall. Under the tenant's lease agreement, the Galleria reserves the right to decide what may or may not be displayed. The reasoning for this initially was because St Louis (like many other cities and their "Exclusive" areas) has a penchant for seeming exclusive and making sure that everything's just how they want it. (i.e. Making sure the tenant's in the mall cannot display "tacky" or "undesirable" decorations or advertisements.) Like you said, I don't necessarily agree with the action, but I understand why they're worried. . . It would serve 'em right anyway, it's too damn expensive and snobbish up there. . . 2cents from a local boy
All I have to say is AMEN! I owned a TRS80, as well as a TC2000 and a Commodore64K, so I feel your pain. I'd love to see M$ try and squeeze something out of any of those systems.
I'm sure this will make no difference to the general public, but I have notified RadioShack that I (as a constant customer for electronic parts and PCB supplies) will be taking my business elsewhere. I'm sure it won't change anything, but it doesn't hurt to let 'em know what you think. You can be sure that they'll soon be offering more and more Micro$oft crap.... A shame too, as I remember Radioshack being the shop that I could always find a good bitmonkey to talk Linux s**t with. Oh well...There goes the neighborhood.