Subj : bbs install help
To : Mrsteve
From : Digital Man
Date : Sat Jun 14 2025 12:35 am
Re: bbs install help
By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 07:04 pm
> Re: bbs install help
> By: Digital Man to Mrsteve on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:19 pm
>
> > Re: bbs install help
> > By: Mrsteve to Digital Man on Fri Jun 13 2025 06:14 pm
> >
> > > Re: bbs install help
> > > > > (protocol/network address/port) is normally permitted.
> > > > > 6/13 02:30:23p 1360 Will retry in 15 seconds (1 of 2)
>
> > > > > 0836 !ERROR 48 binding Telnet Server socket: Only one usage of
> > > > > each socket address (protocol/network
> > > the one useage was the sbbs nt services....
> > > ?
>
> > Is that a question?
> pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
> errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
> return false;
> this is line in main.cpp
> ------------------------------------line 3627
>
> if ((nodefile = opennodedat(&cfg)) == -1) {
> pthread_mutex_unlock(&nodefile_mutex);
> errormsg(WHERE, ERR_OPEN, "nodefile", cfg.node_num);
> return false;
>
> okay.. my comspec is correct. C:\>echo %COMSPEC%
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
>
> okay..
>
> main.cpp issue is --
> Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and
> uncorrupted.
> Configuration issues: Problems with Synchronet's configuration files (e.g.,
> incorrect path settings, invalid settings for external programs).
> Missing or corrupted files: Some necessary files for Synchronet's
> initialization might be missing or corrupted. Resource allocation issues:
> Problems allocating memory or other system resources during initialization.
> External dependencies: Synchronet might rely on external programs or
> libraries that are not correctly installed or configured.
> Permissions problems: Insufficient file permissions might prevent Synchronet
> from accessing necessary resources during initialization
> --------
>
> Examine the Synchronet log files: These logs often contain detailed
> information about the error.
> Review your recent changes: If you made changes, revert them and try again.
> Check your Synchronet configuration: Ensure all settings are correct and
> dependencies are met.
> Verify file integrity: Ensure that Synchronet's files are intact and
> uncorrupted.
> Check for required dependencies: Make sure all necessary external programs
> and libraries are installed and configured correctly.
> Verify file permissions: Ensure that Synchronet has the required permissions
> to access files and resources.
> Consult the Synchronet documentation or community forums: Look for similar
> issues or seek help from the community. -----
>
> freshly installed system in i5 win10pro - stopped Anti-virus with open
> firewall
>
> 3:16p Starting NT Service: Synchronet Terminal Server
> 6/13 07:03:16p Synchronet Terminal Server Version 3.20d
> 6/13 07:03:16p Compiled master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 22:14 with MSC 1942
> 6/13 07:03:16p Initializing on Fri Jun 13 19:03:16 2025 with options:
> 1022
> 6/13 07:03:16p Loading configuration files from C:\sbbs\ctrl\
> 6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating data directories
> 6/13 07:03:16p Verifying/creating node directories
> 6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 23
> 6/13 07:03:16p Telnet Server listening on socket :: port 23
> 6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 513
> 6/13 07:03:16p RLogin Server listening on socket :: port 513
> 6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket 0.0.0.0 port 22
> 6/13 07:03:17p SSH Server listening on socket :: port 22
> 6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server !ERROR in main.cpp line 3627
> (sbbs_t::init) checking "COMSPEC environment variable" access=0
> 6/13 07:03:17p !BBS initialization failed
> 6/13 07:03:17p Terminal Server thread terminating
>
> ???
Try uninstalling the NT service and just run sbbsctrl.exe instead.
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