RD> I'm interested in taking my BBS telnet.  Could somone who's done this let 
RD> me know what's involved?  I'm especially un-knowledgable about the kind 
of 
RD> provider I'd need, and how much that will cost.
First thing that you will need is a static IP address. So using an AOL, or 
CIS or MSN is not going to work. 
Second you will need a virtual modem driver. It looks like you are using the 
DOS version of Maximus. You have three choices, run the BBS under Windows 95, 
run the BBS under OS/2 or Run the BBS under Windows NT (preferred ). There 
might be some way to do this under DOS, but I am not aware of it. 
From there it's pretty easy. Install the Virtual Modem and point Max at it, 
and then have at it. After doing this myself I've found a few "bugs" in the 
supplied mex scripts. I am sure that you too will find some interesting 
problems as you sort through the mess. I am no expert at it, but I'd be happy 
to assist in any way. I can at least point you to all the Windows NT Virtual 
Modem Drivers 
Dale
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