<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< System Software >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This system is running MicroServe, a multi-user bulletin board system (formerly MUBBS). The program supports up to 5 users at a time (including the sysop) if the system is equipped with the necessary hardware, such as modems and serial ports. The user interface is a menu structure that is totally definable by the head sysop. Other features include message bases (including private mail), file transfers via XMODEM and ASCII, co-sysops, and a Conference mode where all users may simutaneouslty "chat" with one another. How is it possible to support multiple users on a single user, PC compatible machine? Simple, actually. Since most modems can accept data only at relatively low speeds, the host system is always way ahead of the modem. By supporting multiple users, the host system can take advantage of it's maximum potential since it has to service multiple users at the same time. Also, a good percentage of on-line time is wasted (as far as the computer is concerned) while it has to wait at user prompts to accept user data. While the computer is waiting, why not service other users instead of wasting time waiting for some slowpoke to read a screen and enter a response? Specifications Maximum Users 32000 User access levels 255 Menus 32000 Menu options 294000 Simutaneous users 5 Baud Rate 9600