INITIATE
BBS history, installation, basic configuration and user management.
> EXAM FEE: £15
From the first BBS in 1978 to the golden age and beyond. Understanding what BBSes were, why they mattered, and the culture they created.
> 3 LESSONs
STUDY →An overview of the major BBS software packages: Synchronet, Mystic BBS, WWIV, ENiGMA½, and others. Strengths, communities, and choosing a platform.
> 2 LESSONs
STUDY →Getting a BBS up and running. Installation, initial configuration, and connecting to the outside world.
> 4 LESSONs
STUDY →Creating and managing user accounts, setting access levels, handling problem users, and the duties of the SysOp.
> 2 LESSONs
STUDY →What to expect in the Initiate examination. Topics covered, format, and how to approach it.
> 1 LESSON
STUDY →> Ready to sit the exam?
SIT THE INITIATE EXAM →