I must say gavo, this Ethernet modem idea is very interesting. Why do you say I would have problems with file transfers, though?

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I think in theory its all meant to work, however I have read of issues with things like X-Modem transfers through the ethernet modems - I personally never tried it when I could have and dont know the technical reasons around why it might be

I never got WWIV to run. I ordered it through a shareware disk service in the 80s. I was so excited to have my own BBS, but the software didn't work at all on my Mac plus. I have no idea why. Eventually I used Hermes.

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Yeah, I actually got my copy directly off Terry Teague back in the late 80's - early 90s(?) - I vaguely remember going to his place in Auckland and picking up a copy - he seemed like a good guy I found this link http://www.geocities.com/terry_teague/atplay.html but unfortunately it doesnt have a link to download WWIV - I wonder if I still have my floppies of it around somewhere (I might have a look later).

I'm pretty sure I had a copy of the Mansion BBS as well - I think that might have required a Plus, but also seem to remember that it wasnt a completed product as so was not quite usable.

I also used to be involved in a local apple user group that run Second Sight BBS (the software formally known as Red Ryder) - Im pretty sure that required a Plus as well.

Gee, those were the good old days ;-)