Hi everyone!

I’ve searched far and wide—Google included—but detailed info on this topic seems scarce. So, if you’re considering suggesting “just Google it,” let’s skip that part. 😉 Instead, if you know of any websites, guides, or resources that explain how to run the software I’m working
with, IΓÇÖd be incredibly grateful if you could share them.

HereΓÇÖs what IΓÇÖve got up and running so far:

US Robotics 56K Fax External Modem: Currently figuring out how to passthrough the COM port.
DOSEMU2: Fully operational on Ubuntu 24, running on a VM.
Renegade (DOS version): Successfully launches as a door from Mystic
BBS and works perfectly.

Now, hereΓÇÖs what IΓÇÖd like to achieve:

Telnet: Mystic seems to have this covered for now.
FrontDoor 2.20 ML: IΓÇÖve heard thereΓÇÖs a Telnet/BinkP-compatible version. Any thoughts or guidance on this?
Fastecho, Allfix, or Internet Rex: IΓÇÖm planning to set these up as
part of the workflow.
Ideally, Mystic would pass control of both Telnet and the modem (currently virtual) to FrontDoor. The idea is that FrontDoor would
handle dial-up users and, just like in the old days, distinguish between
a human caller (who gets passed to the BBS) and a mail call.

This whole "dial-in access" project is really just a passion project for
me. ItΓÇÖs a challenge IΓÇÖve set for myself, and while IΓÇÖm not expecting anyone to actually call in, IΓÇÖm hoping to replicate the experience using VoIP to mimic PSTN lines. ItΓÇÖs a bit of a nostalgic dream, but one IΓÇÖm determined to make happen.

HereΓÇÖs where I need help:

IΓÇÖve started working through FrontDoorΓÇÖs setupΓÇöpaths, configurations, etc.ΓÇöand IΓÇÖll tackle Fastecho, Allfix, or IREX next. However, IΓÇÖm unsure how to handle outgoing mail via BinkP, so user mail flows seamlessly over Telnet. Any advice on that?
Is this even worth all the effort? IΓÇÖm having fun with it, but IΓÇÖd love to hear if anyone else has walked this path or has insights to share.

If youΓÇÖve done something similar or have suggestions, IΓÇÖd love to hear from you. This project is a labor of love, and every bit of advice
helps. LetΓÇÖs bring some retro magic back to life!

Hasta la vista, baby!
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Atentamente/Regards
David G
SysOp @SkyNet BBS (bbs.skynetbbs.com:20023)

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