-> It's been many years. I first started a BBS back in 1987 on a Tandy 1000 EX
-> (with an external hd). Over the years it progressed and changed until it's
-> final day in 1995/96 when I shut it down and moved on. Strangely, the BBS bug
-> never left my soul and I'm considering starting up one once again (only much
-> smaller!). I have many questions though as you can see, it's been years. I
-> still have the software (Wildcat, Spitfire, Searchlight and I'll have to check
-> the archive box for anything else... all the door programs as well, mostly
-> from Al Lawrence and Mike Wilson). I still have old equipment here (ranging
-> from a 286 to a Pentium 600Mhz). Anyway, on with the questions and hopefully
-> obtain some wisdom from folks here.

First, Glenn, let me take this opportunity to welcome you back to the
BBS world and wish you and your a happy and safe holiday season.

-> Is the only way now via Telnet, internet or does the old modem method still
-> achieve inbound callers?                                     

While the Internet does bring in its share of callers, there are still a
few dialups around these days that seem to do very well.

-> Has any of the old software I've listed been patched for the Y2K issue?

While I can't speak for the others, I can tell you that the DOS version
of Wildcat! 4.2 is no longer maintained or supported by Santronics
Software; however, there are, I believe, some third party patches to
make it Y2K compliant.  Myself, I run the Windows version of Wildcat -
Wildcat! Interactive Net Server - which is up to version 6,3 as I post
this here on my board.

-> I'm sure I'll have a few more questions if that's okay...

Feel free to ask.  That's what we are here for.

And again, welcome aboard and happy holidays!
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