From: dark_lord@charter.net   
      
   			T H E  D A R K F O R C E !  B B S   
      
    In the late 1990's, an Atari based BBS emerged as a popular alternative to   
   local PC based Bulletin Boards. That BBS was DarkForce! Running on Atari ST   
   hardware and software, DarkForce! quickly became one of the busiest BBSs in   
   the Eastern Kentucky area. Eventually, users from all across the United   
   States, and even the world, became frequent visitors. With the advent of the   
   Internet, BBS'ing became a somewhat distant "fond" memory. DarkForce!, like   
   many BBSs faded into this oblivion...   
      
    Phoenix like, The DarkForce! BBS has now risen once again from the mists of   
   BBS'ing history. Fortunately, in large part due to a wonderful device, the   
   UDS10 by Lantronix, our BBS can now be accessed by Telnet. Using any telnet   
   client, you can simply do a "telnet bbs.darkforce.org", hit  a few   
   times, enter your username/password, and you're logged in, to the wonderful   
   world of BBS'ing!   
      
    At last count, we have 304 registered users and have received over 21,000   
   calls. We closed down in 1999, and reopened in May of 2005. Since that   
   time, we have acquired many new users. Being able to access DarkForce! via   
   telnet, for free, and avoiding a long distance phone call, has helped   
   tremendously.   
      
    You will find many things are the same, while quite a few have changed. As   
   always we are constantly working on the BBS to improve things.   
      
    Callers may find themselves audited for their birthday. Please enter the   
   correct date as the system software does use this info to announce users   
   birthdays. Mass mail may have accumulated since your last call, simply read   
   through it, until you are caught up, then the system will remember what you   
   last read. If you get a "connection refused", it simply means someone else   
   is calling DarkForce! - please wait and try again later.   
      
    We are pleased to announce that we are reactivating our monthly prize/$cash   
   give-away! Each month, one game will be selected as the "Game Of The Month".   
   The winner of that game will receive a $cash prize. Also, one lucky Atari   
   winner each month will receive a free subscription to ST Magazine! Check each   
   corresponding section on the BBS for announcements.   
      
    If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions, please leave e-mail or   
   leave Feedback on the BBS to "darklord" or "sysop". Otherwise, I can be also   
   be contacted directly by e-mail on the Internet at:   
      
   dark_lord@charter.net   
      
    We also have a dedicated web site, "www.darkforce.org" where you can obtain   
   more information. Simply follow the Atari links.   
      
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