Subj : Re: Most memorable modern
To : Boraxman
From : poindexter FORTRAN
Date : Fri May 02 2025 07:30 am
-=> Boraxman wrote to Snobsoft <=-
> combination of old school technology
> and worldwide communication. Even a
> local NNTP server, combined with IRC
> maybe shared file area, still a bit
> better than the BBS, as you can use
> your own editor with a Usenet
> client.
Sn> You're giving me ideas! They still exist? I'll definitely check them
Sn> out. What would you recommend for getting (back) into it? A specific
Sn> program? [0m
Bo> NNTP servers or IRC? Both still exist.
Hint: Synchronet supports both NNTP and IRC. I played with them for a
bit, but I like the old-school telnet/QWK experience.
Bo> IRC, well mIRC was big for Windows. I use HexChat and Weechat.
Bo> HexChat I think is avaiable on Windows?
Yes, it is. I started using it a while ago, taking a break from mIRC.
Apparently HexChat has been dropped by the maintainer and they're
looking for someone to take up the reigns. :(
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