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Subject: Suggestions for Deaf BBS Wanted
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Date: Fri, 17-Aug-84 19:14:24 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 17 19:14:24 1984
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I am getting ready to establish a local electronic BBS for deaf people
The system must be able to accept 5-bit BAUDOT code (old TTY's) as well
as 8-bit ASCII (new telecomm devices for the deaf).

Does anyone have experience with any such devices -- hardware/software
combinations?

I am now considering DEAFNET which is a software/hardware combination
(not yet commercially available).  It's set up on a TRS-80 Model 16B--the $7000 price tag for hardware, tho, may
cause us to change tho -- this is a fairly small town.
Other options are an 8-bit machine (Apple or TRS-80), but the ability
to have both BAUDOT and ASCII terminals communicating with the same
BBS.

Any suggestions will be appreciated!

Cindy King   !ecsvax!communcg