enigma-bbs/README.md

# ENiGMA½ BBS Software

![alt text](http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k361/request4spam/enigma.ans_zps05w2ey4s.png "ENiGMA½ BBS")

ENiGMA½ is a modern BBS software with a nostalgic flair!


## Features Available Now
 * Multi platform: Anywhere Node.js runs likely works (known to work under Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, OS X and Windows)
 * Multi node support
 * **Highly** customizable via [HJSON](http://hjson.org/) based configuration, menus, and themes in addition to JavaScript based mods
 * MCI support for lightbars, toggles, input areas, and so on plus many other other bells and whistles
 * Telnet & **SSH** access built in. Additional servers are easy to implement & plug in
 * [CP437](http://www.ascii-codes.com/) and UTF-8 output
 * [SyncTerm](http://syncterm.bbsdev.net/) style font and baud emulation support. Display PC/DOS and Amiga style artwork as it's intended! In general, ANSI-BBS / [cterm.txt](http://cvs.synchro.net/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/*checkout*/src/conio/cterm.txt?content-type=text%2Fplain&revision=HEAD) / [bansi.txt](http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/library/PROGRAMS/GRAPHICS/ANSI/bansi.txt) are followed for expected BBS behavior
 * [SAUCE](http://www.acid.org/info/sauce/sauce.htm) support
 * Pipe codes (ala Renegade)
 * [SQLite](http://sqlite.org/) storage of users and message areas
 * Strong [PBKDF2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2) backed password encryption
 * Door support including common dropfile formats and legacy DOS doors, [BBSLink](http://bbslink.net/), and [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/)! (See [Doors](docs/doors.md))
 * [Bunyan](https://github.com/trentm/node-bunyan) logging
 * FidoNet Type Network (FTN) + BinkleyTerm Style Outbound (BSO) message import/export

## In the Works
* More ES6+ usage, and **documentation**!
* File areas
* More ACS support coverage
* SysOp dashboard (ye ol' WFC)
* Missing functionality such as searching, message area coloring, etc.
* String localization
* A lot more! Feel free to request features via [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues)

## Known Issues
As of now this is considered **alpha** code! Please **expect bugs** :bug: -- and when you find them, log issues and/or submit pull requests. Feature requests, suggestions, and so on are always welcome! I am also **looking for semi dedicated testers, artists, etc**!

See [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues) for more information.

## Support
* Use [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues)
* **Discussion on a ENiGMA BBS!**
* IRC: **#enigma-bbs** on **chat.freenode.net**
* Email: bryan -at- l33t.codes
* Facebook ENiGMA½ group
* ENiGMA discussion on [HappyNet](http://andrew.homeunix.org/doku.php?id=happynet)

## Terminal Clients
ENiGMA has been tested with many terminals. However, the following are suggested for BBSing:
* [SyncTERM](http://syncterm.bbsdev.net/)
* [EtherTerm](https://github.com/M-griffin/EtherTerm)
* [NetRunner](http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html)

## Boards
* WQH: :skull: Xibalba :skull: (**telnet://xibalba.l33t.codes:44510**)
* Support board: ☠ BLACK ƒlag ☠ (**telnet://blackflag.acid.org:2425**)
* [force9](http://bbs.force9.org/): (**telnet://bbs.force9.org**)


## Installation
```
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/master/misc/install.sh | bash
```
<br>
(See the [Quickstart](docs/index.md#quickstart) for more information)

## Special Thanks
* [M. Brutman](http://www.brutman.com/), author of [mTCP](http://www.brutman.com/mTCP/mTCP.html) (Interwebs for DOS!)
* [M. Griffin](https://github.com/M-griffin), author of [Enthral BBS](https://github.com/M-griffin/Enthral), [Oblivion/2 XRM](https://github.com/M-griffin/Oblivion2-XRM) and [EtherTerm](https://github.com/M-griffin/EtherTerm)!
* [Caphood](http://www.reddit.com/user/Caphood), supreme SysOp of [BLACK ƒlag](http://www.bbsnexus.com/directory/listing/blackflag.html) BBS
* Luciano Ayres of [Blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/), creator of the "Mystery Skulls" default ENiGMA½ theme!
* Sudndeath for Xibalba ANSI work!
* Jack Phlash for kick ass ENiGMA½ and Xibalba ASCII (Check out [IMPURE60](http://pc.textmod.es/pack/impure60/)!!)
* Avon of [Agency BBS](http://bbs.geek.nz/) and fsxNet
* Maskreet of [Throwback BBS](http://www.throwbackbbs.com/) hosting [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/)!
* [Apam](https://github.com/apamment) of HappyLand BBS and [HappyNet](http://andrew.homeunix.org/doku.php?id=happynet)!

## License
Released under the [BSD 2-clause](https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-2-Clause) license:

Copyright (c) 2015-2017, Bryan D. Ashby
All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

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