+++ SYSOP NOTICE +++ SYSOP NOTICE +++

RC-BOX BBS is currently offline due to a gas leak one block down the road and local service crews cutting everything off.

https://www-ddorf--aktuell-de.translate.goog/2026/03/23/duesseldorf-unterbilk-grosseinsatz-der-feuerwehr-wegen-defekter-gasleitung/?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=wapp

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Springtime is knocking at the door, so we did some very early spring-cleaning 🧹

RC-BOX BBS, the world's first (and currently only) Bulletin Board System to run on real RC2014 hardware (Z80 based Homebrew Kit) utilizing oldie-but-goldie CP/M 2.2 has seen a minor update:

- new "read latest bulletin" prompt after login, skip the bulletin if you don't want to read it / already read it

- fixed total line count at message output

- raised max lines per message from 48 to 64 (at 64 columns per message line)

- added some essential software to the file base (for those brave enough to try x/ymodem downloads).

Visit us using your favourite terminal program. Heck, we have no ANSI so even a teletype will do!

connect to: rc2014.ddns.net on TCP port: 2014

#rc2014
#rc2014bbs
#rcbox
#bbs
#CPM80
#Zilog
#Z80

This is what I see on my living-room TV when someone logs on and downloads a file from RC-BOX BBS

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#rc2014
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Mom, I'm on TV ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SUqY9DLg9g

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I eventually found the time today (after nearly a year) to upload my TMSnake game for RC2014 systems to RC-BOX BBS (the world's first -and currently only- RC2014 based BBS).

Up/downloads are possible on the CP/M command line using the KMD transfer command.

NOTE: only old (8 bit CRC) xmodem and ymodem protocols are supported.

Transfers tested with QTERM on CP/M as well as CCGMS Future and StrikeTerm on a Commodore 64.

#rcbox
#rc2014bbs
#rc2014
#tmsnake

Did I ever mention RC-BOX BBS - the world's first and (currently) only RC2014 based bulletin board system?!

Running on a real RC2014, powered by a Z80, CP/M 2.2 and a highly customized fork of RBBS4 this single-user system offers you the 1985 online experience.

Text games available on the CP/M command shell !!

P.S.: connection info is in the ALT-text or in my profile info.

#rc2014bbs
#rcbox
#rc2014
#bbs
#rcbbs
#bulletinboardsystem
#z80

@deadbeef You're welcome! There's also @particlesbbs with his Commodore 128 based BBS

And, of course, my own two babies (see my profile for more info), @Wintermute_BBS and #rc2014bbs #rcbox

I just noticed some existing user trying to log into #rcbox #rc2014bbs but being unable to remember their password.

In this case, feel free to contact me here on #Mastodon so I can reset it for you.

#bbs