Msg: 4278 *Conference*
04-28-93 23:24:06
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : TIM DOUGHERTY
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #4277 (HOW DO YOU DO?)
This is a good conference question, Tim. Yes, indeed. This BBS is running TBBS multiline host software by eSoft, Aurora, CO. TBBS drives the DigiBoard brand com port multiplier. The DigiBoard--in this case, a 4 port digi--has 4 modems attached. And, attached to the four modems are 4 phone lines. I use Pacific Bell lines with hunting. Just like in an office, when one line is busy, the next line in line takes the call; and so forth until the lines are filled, or someone logs off. In such case, the next caller enters on the first available line. A basic TBBS multiline system is actually quite easy to set up. Creating your own, special presentation can take years; but again, right out of the box, TBBS is a snap. A word to the wise: Like all complex software, you must study it, and keep up with the upgrades--in this case, with the field modifications, to prevent errors. TBBS is very, very complex if you really get into it, but it's easy as pie to operate, and a joy to manage.