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 mac OS 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

11FEB26 build includes correction to Punter downloads and multi-download/upload functionality