-> So far I have only checked out Synchronet as a system for running a bbs.
-> For those who have tried other systems out meaning more than one what other
-> ones have you tried and what ones have you found harder / easier to configure
-> from a messaging system prospective?
-> I don't really do any door games on my system as of yet really so mostly I
-> focus on connecting to Fidonet Fsxnet and Micronet so far.

Synchronet by far is best doe no hassle setup for messaging system.
Everything  one package.
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