wHAT iS a bbS?
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Before Twitter, before Reddit, before Discord — there were Bulletin Board Systems. You'd pick up the phone, dial a number, and connect to a world of message boards, file libraries, door games, and raw community. Running at 2400, 9600, even 28.8k baud — every character mattered when bandwidth was measured in dollars.
We never left. pAULIE42o runs 2o fOr beeRS bbS — a real, live, 24/7 bulletin board system on the modern internet. Message bases. Door games. ANSI art. The whole vibe. Just without the phone bill.
Hundreds of BBSes still roam the internet today. Connect once and you'll understand why we kept them alive.
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How to Connect
Choose your terminal client and dial in
═══════════════════════════════════ 2o fOr beeRS bbS Host: 20forbeers.com Port: 1337 Protocol: Telnet ═══════════════════════════════════
SyncTERM
The most popular BBS terminal. Supports telnet, SSH, and RLogin. Full ANSI graphics, mouse support, and multiple connection types.
Download: syncterm.net
Download and install SyncTERM, add a new connection with host `20forbeers.com` port `1337`, and connect!
NetRunner
A modern BBS terminal for Windows with a sleek interface. Great for beginners.
Download: mysticbbs.com/downloads.html
Install NetRunner, create a new entry for 2o fOr beeRS, and hit connect.
TERMinator (iOS/Android)
A polished mobile BBS terminal for iOS and Android. Full ANSI support — connect to 2o fOr beeRS right from your phone.
Download: deadmodemsociety.com/terminator
Install TERMinator, add a new connection with host `20forbeers.com` port `1337`, and dial in from anywhere.
aNSI aRT
original artwork created for 2o fOr beeRS by the scene
cONNECT tO 2o fOr beeRS bbS
BBS Resources
Links to explore the BBS scene
aBSINTHE
The best C-Net BBS in the w0rld... art by aNST, custom [NEW] Door Games and customized to the gills! pAULIE42o's favorite BBS!
2o fOr beeRS bbS
pAULIE42o's baby. Message bases, door games, ANSI art, and real community. Dial in and become a legend.
Telnet BBS Guide
Directory of 984+ active BBS systems worldwide
SyncTERM
The BEST BBS Terminal software around. ANSI/PETSCII/ATARI/RIP Support - this one does EVERYTHING!
Netrunner
Mystic BBS Software's terminal. Advanced, solid and compatible with all ANSI BBSes.
TERMinator
A SyncTERM fork for use with iOS devices (and m0re...) Best in class for phones/tablets.