Subj : Switched to Mystic
To   : All
From : Matt Ianson
Date : Fri Apr 26 2024 07:29 am

Hi All

Starting to get back into hosting a BBS since pulling the pin about 30 years ago. Used to run on an Amiga back in the day (and even looked at emulating it, etc as there is still some dev on the software I was working on). 

However switched to Synchro, and now to Mystic (which I have landed on). BBS is running however more or less in a stock format at the moment while I get functionality in. 

Couple of questions:

- I'm running on Windows (was originally under linux), due to possibly better DOS emulation being available (linux and dosemu seems to be problematic?). I'm comfortable in either environment so what is the opinion out there - windows or linux?

- Python: I just don't get the setup. Understanding that there is some built into Mystic, but you need to install either 2 or 3. I keep getting some errors either though I have 2.7 installed (more from the thoughts that it will be more compatible with older scripts?). Typical error tha I am seeing relates to the "Python C API Mismatch". No real idea why though. 

- Resources: Seem to pick through the wiki, Avon's YT videos and other old content online. Any suggestions on best places for scripts, etc?

Next steps will be "making it my own" - but as with anything, want to make sure the base is solid before building...

Cheers!

.... BREAKFAST.COM Halted... Cereal port not responding.

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