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

Clone the repository:

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

Install dependencies:
```
go mod tidy
```

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"
}

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
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