Leave your mark.
Bring a question, share an idea, or introduce yourself. Every good board starts with a conversation.
THE BULLETIN BOARD IS BACK.
A retro
bulletin board.
A little more
connection.
Connect to a bulletin board system (BBS) right in your browser. Trade ideas, leave a message, and see who’s on the other end of the line—no download needed.
CONNECT TO THE BBS ↗NO DOWNLOADS. JUST YOUR BROWSER & A LITTLE CURIOSITY.
RETROBBS TERMINAL SYSTEM
MODEL 01 / PERSONAL CONNECTION
MODEL 01 / PERSONAL CONNECTION
RETROBBS.US / TERMINAL READY
RETRO
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WELCOME TO THE OTHER
SIDE OF THE LINE.
> YOUR NEXT CONNECTION AWAITS
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01 — THE ORIGINAL SOCIAL NETWORK← 80 COLUMNS OF POSSIBILITY →
✳ REAL PEOPLE✳ TEXT FIRST✳ NO ALGORITHMS✳ GOOD CONVERSATION✳ STAY CURIOUS
01 / WELCOME TO THE BOARDINDEPENDENT BY DESIGN.
An online BBS.
Old-school spirit.
A bulletin board system is a text-based place to connect and exchange messages. RetroBBS.us gives you browser access through fTelnet, with an 80-column ANSI terminal and keyboard-driven menus. Connect, follow the board’s prompts to sign in or create a handle, and explore at your own pace.
Take the scenic route.
Explore a world built out of text. Follow the menus, look around, and enjoy a different pace.
Find your people.
Tinkerers, old hands, and first-time callers. You don’t need a vintage computer to feel at home.
02 / OPEN A CONNECTIONYOUR BROWSER IS YOUR TERMINAL.
The line
starts here.
Pull up a chair. You’re one connection away from the board.
- DESTINATION
- retro.nedmr.com
- PROTOCOL
- TELNET / 2323
- CLIENT
- fTelnet ↗
R / BBS
WELCOME, CALLER.
Your seat at the terminal is ready.
Connect to begin your session.
● STANDING BYESCAPE THE FEED.
First time calling? Follow the board’s prompts to sign in or create a handle. Read the field guide ↓
03 / FIRST-TIME CALLERS
How to connect to the BBS.
No modem required. A sense of adventure helps.
01 How do I get connected?+
Click “Connect to Retrobbs” above. The fTelnet client opens right here in your browser. Once connected, click inside the terminal and follow the on-screen prompts.
02 How do I navigate a BBS?+
Use your keyboard. Type the letter or number next to a menu option, then press Enter. Each board has its own menus; look for a help option if you get lost. On a phone, use fTelnet’s virtual keyboard.
03 Can I use my own terminal?+
Absolutely. Point your favorite telnet client at retro.nedmr.com:2323. The browser client is just another way to call in.
04 What if the line doesn’t connect?+
The BBS or WebSocket proxy may be unavailable. Check the hostname, port, and proxy in Connection settings, then try again. A loaded terminal does not necessarily mean the board is online.
The best part of the network
has always been the people.