LOGIC User Group BBS Info

What is the BBS?

BBS stands for "bulletin board system". The LOGIC BBS is a collaboration medium for LOGIC members and non-members. It is a discussion forum for Macintosh and Apple II topics; it is a chat forum for topics ranging from politics to the weather to the state of the art in technology. LOGIC is also a file distribution channel, where users who do not have the Internet can download freeware and shareware from LOGIC. BBS Desktop

What can I do on the BBS?

All users can:

read, post messages
send private messages to other BBS users

Members can:

access the file libraries
connect to the BBS for 180 minutes a day (45 minutes for non-members)
send internet e-mails
have a 75 MB mailbox
... and more. For more information, visit our Membership page.

Do I have to be a LOGIC member to have a BBS account?

No! Any user - member, non-member; Macintosh, Windows, Apple II - is welcome on the BBS.

BBS autoregistration is free and gives a non-member account. To autoregister, simply type in a desired UserID and Password on the Login screen, and login to the BBS. An autoregistration form will appear, which should be filled out.

How can I connect to the BBS?

The BBS can be accessed by a variety of ways, allowing both novice and experienced users the most flexibility.
You need either a) a modem or b) an internet connection to access LOGIC BBS.

Method	Software	Address	Notes
Internet	FirstClass	logicbbs.org	Recommended method of connection
	Telnet	logicbbs.org	Limited functionality

LOGIC can also be accessed by its IP address at 69.17.158.109.

Where can I get the BBS software?

LOGIC BBS runs FirstClass Intranet Server 5, but is compatible with all versions of FirstClass Client. FirstClass Client (FCC) is the program that is used to access the BBS, and may be downloaded here for Macintosh and Windows.

Macintosh Mac OS X 2.3 MB FCC 8.047 (mirror 1) (mirror 2)

Mac OS 8.6-9.x 3.3 MB FCC 8.047 (mirror 1) (mirror 2)

Mac OS 7.1-9.x 5.8 MB FCC 5.623

Windows Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP 4.5 MB FCC 8.047 (mirror 1) (mirror 2)
How long will it take me to download these files?

Macintosh	Mac OS X	2.3 MB	FCC 8.047	(mirror 1) (mirror 2)
	Mac OS 8.6-9.x	3.3 MB	FCC 8.047	(mirror 1) (mirror 2)
	Mac OS 7.1-9.x	5.8 MB	FCC 5.623
Windows	Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP	4.5 MB	FCC 8.047	(mirror 1) (mirror 2)

How do I install and setup FirstClass?

LOGIC member Mark Sissons has written up a step-by-step procedure for installing and setting up FirstClass.
If you need further help, you can contact us.

What are the specifications of the BBS?

The BBS is running FirstClass Intranet Server 5 on a Power Macintosh G4. It is hosted at TRG Computer Solutions, who have our thanks for graciously providing hosting space and support.
These web pages were created by longtime LOGIC member Mark Sissons using Adobe PageMill 3.0, and modified by Derek Tsang with BBEdit Lite 6.1.2.

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