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   Hi everyone!   
      
   I’ve searched far and wide—Google included—but detailed info on this    
   topic seems scarce. So, if you’re considering suggesting “just Google    
   it,” let’s skip that part. 😉 Instead, if you know of any websites,    
   guides, or resources that explain how to run the software I’m working    
   with, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could share them.   
      
   Here’s what I’ve got up and running so far:   
      
        US Robotics 56K Fax External Modem: Currently figuring out how to    
   passthrough the COM port.   
        DOSEMU2: Fully operational on Ubuntu 24, running on a VM.   
        Renegade (DOS version): Successfully launches as a door from Mystic    
   BBS and works perfectly.   
      
   Now, here’s what I’d like to achieve:   
      
        Telnet: Mystic seems to have this covered for now.   
        FrontDoor 2.20 ML: I’ve heard there’s a Telnet/BinkP-compatible    
   version. Any thoughts or guidance on this?   
        Fastecho, Allfix, or Internet Rex: I’m planning to set these up as    
   part of the workflow.   
        Ideally, Mystic would pass control of both Telnet and the modem    
   (currently virtual) to FrontDoor. The idea is that FrontDoor would    
   handle dial-up users and, just like in the old days, distinguish between    
   a human caller (who gets passed to the BBS) and a mail call.   
      
   This whole "dial-in access" project is really just a passion project for    
   me. It’s a challenge I’ve set for myself, and while I’m not expecting    
   anyone to actually call in, I’m hoping to replicate the experience using    
   VoIP to mimic PSTN lines. It’s a bit of a nostalgic dream, but one I’m    
   determined to make happen.   
      
   Here’s where I need help:   
      
        I’ve started working through FrontDoor’s setup—paths,    
   configurations, etc.—and I’ll tackle Fastecho, Allfix, or IREX next.    
   However, I’m unsure how to handle outgoing mail via BinkP, so user mail    
   flows seamlessly over Telnet. Any advice on that?   
        Is this even worth all the effort? I’m having fun with it, but I’d    
   love to hear if anyone else has walked this path or has insights to share.   
      
   If you’ve done something similar or have suggestions, I’d love to hear    
   from you. This project is a labor of love, and every bit of advice    
   helps. Let’s bring some retro magic back to life!   
      
   Hasta la vista, baby!   
      
   --    
   Atentamente/Regards   
   David G   
   SysOp @SkyNet BBS (bbs.skynetbbs.com:20023)   
      
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