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# ENiGMA½ BBS Software
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ENiGMA½ is a modern BBS software with a nostalgic flair!
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## Features Available Now
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* Multi platform: Anywhere [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) runs likely works (known to work under Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, OS X and Windows)
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* Unlimited multi node support (for all those BBS "callers"!)
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* **Highly** customizable via [HJSON](http://hjson.org/) based configuration, menus, and themes in addition to JavaScript based [mods](docs/modding/existing-mods.md)
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* [MCI support](docs/art/mci.md) for lightbars, toggles, input areas, and so on plus many other other bells and whistles
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* Telnet, **SSH**, and both secure and non-secure [WebSocket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebSocket) access built in! Additional servers are easy to implement
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* [CP437](http://www.ascii-codes.com/) and UTF-8 output
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* [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
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* Full [SAUCE](http://www.acid.org/info/sauce/sauce.htm) support
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* Renegade style pipe color codes
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* [SQLite](http://sqlite.org/) storage of users, message areas, and so on
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* Strong [PBKDF2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2) backed password encryption
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* [Door support](docs/modding/door-servers.md) including common dropfile formats for legacy DOS doors. Built in [BBSLink](http://bbslink.net/), [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/), [Exodus](https://oddnetwork.org/exodus/) and [CombatNet](http://combatnet.us/) support!
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* [Bunyan](https://github.com/trentm/node-bunyan) logging
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* [Message networks](docs/messageareas/message-networks.md) with FidoNet Type Network (FTN) + BinkleyTerm Style Outbound (BSO) message import/export. Messages Bases can also be set to read-only viewable using a built in Gopher server!
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* [Gazelle](https://github.com/WhatCD/Gazelle) inspirted File Bases including fast fully indexed full text search (FTS), #tags, and HTTP(S) temporary download URLs using a built in [web server](docs/servers/web-server.md). Legacy X/Y/Z modem also supported!
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* Upload processor supporting [FILE_ID.DIZ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FILE_ID.DIZ) and [NFO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.nfo) extraction, year estimation, and more!
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* ANSI support in the Full Screen Editor (FSE), file descriptions, and so on
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## Documentation
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[Browse the docs online](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/)
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## In the Works
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* More ACS support coverage
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* SysOp dashboard (ye ol' WFC)
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* Native DOS emulation
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* A lot more! Feel free to request features via [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues)
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## Known Issues
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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**!
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See [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues) for more information.
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## Support
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* Use [the issue tracker](https://github.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/issues)
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* **Discussion on a ENiGMA BBS!** (see Boards below)
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* IRC: **#enigma-bbs** on **chat.freenode.net** ([webchat](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=enigma-bbs))
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* Discussion on [fsxNet](http://bbs.geek.nz/#fsxNet) available on many boards
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* Email: bryan -at- l33t.codes
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* [Facebook ENiGMA½ group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/enigmabbs/)
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## Terminal Clients
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ENiGMA has been tested with many terminals. However, the following are suggested for BBSing:
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* [VTX](https://github.com/codewar65/VTX_ClientServer) (Try [Xibalba using VTX](https://l33t.codes/vtx/xibalba.html)!)
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* [SyncTERM](http://syncterm.bbsdev.net/)
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* [EtherTerm](https://github.com/M-griffin/EtherTerm)
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* [NetRunner](http://mysticbbs.com/downloads.html)
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* [MagiTerm](https://magickabbs.com/index.php/magiterm/)
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## Boards
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* WQH: :skull: [Xibalba](https://l33t.codes/xibalba-bbs) :skull: (**telnet://xibalba.l33t.codes:44510** or via SSH secure on port 44511)
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* [fORCE9](http://bbs.force9.org/): (**telnet://bbs.force9.org**)
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* [Undercurrents](https://undercurrents.io): (**ssh://undercurrents.io**)
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## Installation
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```
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curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NuSkooler/enigma-bbs/master/misc/install.sh | bash
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```
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Please see [Installation Methods](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/installation/installation-methods.html) in the docs for more information.
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## Special Thanks
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* [Dave Stephens aka RiPuk](https://github.com/davestephens) for the awesome [ENiGMA website](https://enigma-bbs.github.io/) and [KICK ASS documentation](https://nuskooler.github.io/enigma-bbs/), code contributions, etc.
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* [Daniel Mecklenburg Jr.](https://github.com/codewar65) for the awesome VTX terminal and general coding talk
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* [M. Brutman](http://www.brutman.com/), author of [mTCP](http://www.brutman.com/mTCP/mTCP.html) (Interwebs for DOS!)
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* [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)!
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* [Caphood](http://www.reddit.com/user/Caphood), supreme SysOp of [BLACK ƒlag](http://www.bbsnexus.com/directory/listing/blackflag.html) BBS
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* [Luciano Ayres](http://www.lucianoayres.com.br/) of [Blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/), creator of the "Mystery Skulls" default ENiGMA½ theme!
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* Sudndeath for Xibalba ANSI work!
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* Jack Phlash for kick ass ENiGMA½ and Xibalba ASCII (Check out [IMPURE60](http://pc.textmod.es/pack/impure60/)!!)
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* Avon of [Agency BBS](http://bbs.geek.nz/) and [fsxNet](http://bbs.geek.nz/#fsxNet) for putting up with my experiments to his system
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* Maskreet of [Throwback BBS](http://www.throwbackbbs.com/) hosting [DoorParty](http://forums.throwbackbbs.com/)!
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* [Apam](https://github.com/apamment) of [Magicka](https://magickabbs.com/)
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* [nail/blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/tag/nail/) for the [sickmade Xibalba logo](http://pc.textmod.es/pack/blocktronics-420/n-xbalba.ans)!
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* [Whazzit/blocktronics](http://blocktronics.org/tag/whazzit/) for the amazing Mayan ANSI pieces scattered about Xibalba BBS!
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## License
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Released under the [BSD 2-clause](https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-2-Clause) license:
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Copyright (c) 2015-2018, Bryan D. Ashby
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All rights reserved.
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Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
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modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
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* Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
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list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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* Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
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this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
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and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
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AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
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DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
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FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
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SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
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CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
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OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
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OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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