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On #rc2014bbs you can use CTL-S to pause text output and CTL-K to cancel text ouptut (e.g. when a bulletin or textfile is being displayed).

A short message indicating this feature is shown each time an ASCII file is displayed. Previously it read:

"Hit CTL-S or s to Pause; any key to Resume. Hit CTL-K or k to Abort."

However, some people seem to misinterpret this message as the way to abort message entry when entering a message.

This won't work. To abort message text entry hit <Enter> on an empty text line. A command prompt will be shown. There, press 'A' (without the quotes) to abort and return to the main menu.

So now I have changed the info message to read:

"CTL-S or s: pause screen output; any key to resume. CTL-K or k: cancel output."

I hope this helps clarify things a little.

Thank you.

#rc2014
#bbs
#rcbox

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* File transfer issues with RC-BOX BBS have been resolved !!

I have eventually been able to fix the issues regarding file transfers from/to modern hardware (e.g. PC or Mac). So now file transfers work with programs like SyncTerm, TeraTerm, lrzsz etc.

Please report any errors or problems in the SUPPORT message file on the BBS.

Thank you.

#bbs
#rc2014
#rc2014bbs

I'm turning to you people as I am at a loss with regards to the following issue:

On #rc2014bbs I use KMD to provide #xmodem transfer over the serial line (and, eventually via #wifimodem over the internet).

This works as long as you either connect with another #rc2014 using #qterm or #imp or if you use a #Commodore64 using #ccgms

But when you try to perform xmodem transfer from a modern machine (PC, Mac - it doesn't matter) using a modern terminal program (Syncterm, Qodem, TeraTerm, lrzsz etc. - it doesn't matter) the transfer begins, sending a few blocks and then gets into a NAK loop and aborts due to the error count reaching max.

So, my question to the wise, collective fedimind is: what can be the cause for such a behaviour? Timing issues?! Old xmodem implementation within KMD?! Some interference from the #Zimodem firmware?!

Any suggestions, comments etc. are welcome!

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We're back online! *phew*

#rc2014bbs
#rcbox
#bbs

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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

#rc2014bbs
#rcbbs
#rcbox
#bbs

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

#rc2014bbs
#rc2014
#rcbox
#bbs

Mom, I'm on TV ...

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

#rc2014bbs
#rcbox
#bbs