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Ubuntu is my daily driver but I'm thinking of setting this up on my never used Raspberry PI -- anyone using it? How tough do you think it will be as a first project?

How to Create a BBS in Linux with EnigmaBBS - Make Tech Easier

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chmod +x ./install.sh ./install.sh
Hmm usually not a secure practice to do this
- What's the alternative to doing this? Is it safer to read the script first and then execute it as
  sh ./install.sh?
  
  Read the official docs to build from source.
- I have a great deal to learn…
Brings back memories of running "The Upper Room BBS" and "007 BBS" as a teenager in the late 80's as a SYSOP. Those were fond memories, of having someone dial into your computer and making online friends from across the country sometimes.
I think now though, you can just Telnet into different BBS's still.
https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/bbs/list/brief/
- This looks amazing! Thank you.
Do you listen to Linux Unplugged podcast? They just mentioned this lol
- Thank you! I shall start listening!
- And if you don't listen to LUP, you should really listen to LUP. And all the other Jupiter podcasts.
Looks like a pretty straightforward install! And a fun project to have a personal message space with friends. It includes the ability to launch gameoso you could maybe set it up as a personal lobby for gaming buddies.
- I’m ready to do something lower tech — retro.
  I’m a big fan of this old BBS game called Space Trader — I loved it. Hoping to get one going.
As long as you follow the instructions you should be okay.
- Thank you — seems like a nice place to start to move beyond starting a browser.
It's a good idea. I recommend it.

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