Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!usc!apple!portal!cup.portal.com!Ordania-DM From: Ordania-DM@cup.portal.com (Charles K Hughes) Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit Subject: Re: BBS Programs Message-ID: <41362@cup.portal.com> Date: 17 Apr 91 17:31:27 GMT References: <1991Apr14.220221.2283@abode.wciu.edu> Organization: The Portal System (TM) Lines: 21 Phillip Keen writes: >Yes, I know it does. See, that's the problem now with the IBM is that I am >needing to use the computer more and more while the BBS is up. So, that's >why I am looking into getting a dedicated machine, and I named my options, >because my options are the cheapest around town here. I am most likely going >to go with the Atari 8-bit because I like how well BBS Express Pro supports >AN You know...it has just occurred to me that the 8-bit would be the absolute cheapest way to go... There is a new program/cable combo out that allows the Atari to use the IBM as a fileserver. Presumably this doesn't force the IBM into a dedicated mode. If you bought an 8-bit, a 1050 (or better), the BBS program of your choice, and the SIO2PC program/cable, you'd probably pay about half of what it would cost you for a different system. If you're interested, I'll try to dig up the reference to the SIO2PC stuff. Charles_K_Hughes@cup.portal.com >prkeen@xcluud.sccsi.com | Phillip Keen |