BBS

Before the Internet, early computer enthusiasts created and maintained local networks known as electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBS).

These systems were the precursors to what we now call social media, though they were run by individuals rather than corporations, and had a lot of personal touch to them. Some BBSes served as local hubs for chatting and file sharing, while others fostered niche communities, artistic subcultures, or even underground movements.

With the rise of the Internet, most BBSes faded away, leaving many modern users unaware they ever existed. However, a few dedicated enthusiasts continue to maintain them, preserving a unique part of computing history.

Visit the Ralser Lab BBS - it's worth it!

We invite you to visit the Ralser Lab BBS and experience a taste of the pioneering days of what is now evolved into mainstream. You can use the BBS to chat with us, send us some messages, play some simple games, read science news. download a range of papers (from us and others, it also includes a collection of some historical seminal papers) or contribute to a journal club.

In order to connect to the BBS, you need an ANSI compatible terminal client. If you're connecting from a modern computer, we recommend using SyncTERM. You can also access it via a web terminal, but some functionality, like downloads or playing games, might be reduced.

You can connect to the Ralser Lab BBS via:

Telnet: euklid.ddns.net, port 5745

SSH: euklid.ddns.net, port 5746