fsxNet is a fun, simple and experimental network that uses Fido Technology Networking to communicate between connected Bulletin Board Systems (BBS).
Established in 2015, the network uses ZONE 21 and there are five NETs with each NET being served by a HUB.
fsxNet is not a perscriptive network. e[X]perimentation is at heart of its name and members are actively encouraged to be creative in their use of the network. A limited number of message areas and file bases are used - setup is quick and [S]imple.
Technologies covered by the network include (but are not limited to) BBSing, ANSI art, Amateur (HAM) Radio, Retro / Vintage Computers & Gaming, FTN communications, network protocols & topologies, encryption methods, contemporary computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi), computer coding and more.
fsxNet sees a number of messages posted to it every week. It is an active support network for several developers of BBS software spanning BBS systems, door games and more.
fsxNet is not an invite-only closed network, rather it is an open community and everyone who wishes to join is welcome.
Do you find it [F]un to learn about and use retro computing technologies? Would you like to be part of a group that enjoy experimenting and developing those technologies further? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to join us :)
Develop and encourage international communications between 100 (or more) geographically diverse bulletin board system operators (members) and their users in order to:
The fsxNet Risa HUB (21:1/100) accepts BinkD connections via net1.fsxnet.nz
IPv4 and IPv6 connections are supported via port 24554
The fsxNet Tholian HUB (21:2/100) accepts BinkD connections via net2.fsxnet.nz:24555 or port 24553 (SSL)
IPv4 connections are supported.
The fsxNet Mutura HUB (21:3/100) accepts Telnet EMSI/FTS6 + ZedZap connections via net3.fsxnet.nz:60177 and BinkD connections on 24554 or port 24553 (SSL)
IPv4 and IPv6 connections are supported.
The fsxNet Niba HUB (21:4/100) accepts BinkD connections via net4.fsxnet.nz:24560
IPv4 and IPv6 connections are supported.
The fsxNet HUB (21:5/100) accepts VMODEM connections via net5.fsxnet.nz:3141
IPv4 connections are supported.