GBBS (Go Bulletin Board System)

GBBS is a modern implementation of a classic Bulletin Board System (BBS) written in Go. It provides a nostalgic interface with modern backend technologies, supporting Telnet, SSH, and Web access.

Features

• Multi-protocol support: Telnet, SSH, and Web
• User authentication and registration
• Message board functionality
• ANSI color support for Telnet and SSH clients
• Customizable welcome screen
• SQLite database for user management
• Concurrent connections handling

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Go 1.16 or later
• SQLite

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/strangeprogram/gbbs.git
   cd gbbs
   

2. Install dependencies:

   go mod tidy
   

3. Create a config.json file in the project root:

   {
       "telnet_port": 2323,
       "ssh_port": 2222,
       "web_port": 8080,
       "guestbook_path": "guestbook.txt",
       "web_root": "web",
       "welcome_screen_path": "welcome.ans"
   }
   

4. Create a welcome.ans file with your desired ANSI art welcome screen.

Running the BBS

To run the BBS in debug mode:

go run cmd/gbbs/main.go --debug

To compile and run:

go build -o gbbs cmd/gbbs/main.go
./gbbs

Connecting to the BBS

• Telnet: telnet localhost 2323
• SSH: ssh localhost -p 2222
• Web: Open a browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080

Version History

• v0.1: Initial implementation with basic Telnet support
• v0.2: Added SSH support
• v0.3: Implemented web interface
• v0.4: Added user authentication and registration
• v0.5: Introduced message board functionality
• v0.6: Improved ANSI color support and welcome screen customization
• v0.7: Fixed SSH input handling issues

TODO

• Implement IRC link integration
• Add file transfer capabilities
• Create a more robust web interface
• Implement user roles and permissions
• Add support for multiple message boards/forums
• Implement private messaging between users
• Create a plugin system for easy feature extensions
• Add support for external authentication methods (e.g., OAuth)
• Implement a basic game or interactive feature
• Create a telnet/SSH client specifically designed for this BBS

License

This project is licensed under the GNU License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• MysticBBS | Oblivion/v2
• BBS
• archive the dream