Color 64 BBS got a facelift with version 8.1a! Numerous enhancements and corrections were implemented by Mike Newkirk and a support website is available for any installation needs.

This compilation is a prebuilt package to run in Windows using a modified VICE environment (included with package). Just drop into a directory of your choice and follow the install notes.

This build comes with a ton of space using the Lt. Kernal environment for the BBS.

Features and corrections include:

• Corrections from 8.1
  • Networking restored, modernized for TELNET use
  • Sysop Chat function restored
  • Editor and DIR Tools restored
  • XXX MSG reprogrammed for 8.1 format (wasn’t included in the 8.1 upgrade)
• Features added
  • Email Notification (requires python3 on separate networked computer, script included)
  • SYSOP In/Out flag and notification
  • Additional screens (Welcome, Wall, Sysop In/Out, User email notification)
  • New Games area using AUX3 location with Games Menu (Mod Menu is still there, if desired to use)
  • User Self-Service Profile Editor (email signature, user profile splash screen, user information)
  • DOS Wedge Help Menu
  • Fast Logon when Login from Local Console
  • AutoSignature in Message Editor
  • Graffiti Wall feature
  • Random “Sayings” at logon – just prior to first command prompt
  • Additional Overlay Routines
  • Sysop Upload to any drive including Program/System/REU for remote work on BBS
  • Numerous 7.37 games and features updated for use