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    From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ALL on Friday, November 11, 2022 14:52:00
    The other day I saw a BBS ad that referenced NeoRetroNet.

    Is this a relaunch of RetroNet? Where does one find information for it?

    Thanks!
    Mike

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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to Mike Powell on Saturday, November 12, 2022 13:52:44
    On Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:52:00 -0500
    "Mike Powell" <mike.powell@1:2320/105> wrote:

    The other day I saw a BBS ad that referenced NeoRetroNet.

    Is this a relaunch of RetroNet? Where does one find information for
    it?

    Thanks!
    Mike

    * SLMR 2.1a * I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend...
    --- SBBSecho 3.14-Linux
    * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105)

    Why not log onto the BBS and ask?
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    * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
  • From Chris Manigan@1:320/2119 to Mike Powell on Saturday, November 12, 2022 23:01:46
    The other day I saw a BBS ad that referenced NeoRetroNet.

    Is this a relaunch of RetroNet? Where does one find information for it?

    I'm interested in joining an FTN with a similar focus. If you find more information about NeoRetroNet or if RetroNet is still alive somewhere, please share.

    Thanks!

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    Ganiman
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 14:56:00
    On Sat, 12 Nov 2022 23:01:46 +0000
    "Chris Manigan" <chris.manigan@1:320/2119> wrote:

    The other day I saw a BBS ad that referenced NeoRetroNet.

    Is this a relaunch of RetroNet? Where does one find information
    for it?

    I'm interested in joining an FTN with a similar focus. If you find
    more information about NeoRetroNet or if RetroNet is still alive
    somewhere, please share.

    Most othernets are dead. Most posts in Retronet are BBS ads or people
    posting in the test echo to see if the net still exists because there's
    no traffic.
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    End Of The Line BBS - Plano, TX
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  • From Gary McCulloch@1:154/50 to Nigel Reed on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 21:57:55
    On Wed 16-Nov-2022 2:56p, Nigel Reed@1:124/5016.0 wrote:
    Most othernets are dead. Most posts in Retronet are BBS ads or people posting in the test echo to see if the net still exists because there's
    no traffic.

    RetroNet is still here. It just needs to be used. Used more then tests and ads of course.

    * ACIS Member. AmigaNet ArakNet C=Net FidoNet RetroNet
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  • From Chris Manigan@1:320/2119 to Gary McCulloch on Thursday, November 17, 2022 03:12:51
    RetroNet is still here. It just needs to be used. Used more
    then tests and ads of course.

    How can I apply for a node id? The BBS where the application says to go is down.

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    Ganiman
    bbs.madetoraid.com:[2323/2222]

    --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/24 (Linux/64)
    * Origin: Made to Raid BBS (1:320/2119)
  • From Dan Clough@1:123/115 to Gary McCulloch on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 21:33:00
    Gary McCulloch wrote to Nigel Reed <=-

    On Wed 16-Nov-2022 2:56p, Nigel Reed@1:124/5016.0 wrote:
    Most othernets are dead. Most posts in Retronet are BBS ads or people posting in the test echo to see if the net still exists because there's
    no traffic.

    RetroNet is still here. It just needs to be used. Used
    more then tests and ads of course.

    Well, isn't the fact that it's not being used ... the very definition of
    a "dead network"?

    I'd go so far as to say the *ONLY* othernets that aren't effectively
    dead are FSXnet, DoveNet, and MicroNet... and MicroNet is on life
    support.


    ... Something will have to be done, something irresponsible.
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  • From Gary McCulloch@1:154/50 to All on Sunday, November 20, 2022 21:13:41
    I think RetroNet's server was down. Although I think it is now back up. Just seen ads for both RetroNet and CommodoreNet. He controls both those.

    * ACIS Member. AmigaNet ArakNet C=Net FidoNet RetroNet
    * C-Net/5
    * Origin: call.rofbbs.com ports 2300 6400 6502 / (423) 541-8271 (1:154/50)