How to Install Enigma 1-2 BBS on Manjaro

Enigma 1-2 BBS is a terminal-based bulletin board system that allows users to communicate with each other by leaving messages and files. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Enigma 1-2 BBS on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your Manjaro system:

  • Git
  • Node.js
  • npm (the Node.js package manager)

If you don't have these tools installed, you can install them by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -S git nodejs npm

Step 1: Clone the Enigma BBS Repository

First, you need to clone the Enigma BBS repository to your local machine. To do this, go to the terminal and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/nuskooler/enigma-bbs.git

This will download the Enigma 1-2 BBS code from the repository to your local system.

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

After cloning the repository, you need to install the required dependencies. To do this, navigate to the Enigma BBS directory by running the following command:

cd enigma-bbs

Once you are in the directory, install the required dependencies by running the following command:

npm install

This will install all the required packages and dependencies that Enigma BBS needs to run properly.

Step 3: Configure Enigma BBS

Now that you have installed all the required packages, you need to configure Enigma BBS. To do this, you need to create a configuration file by copying the sample configuration file:

cp enigma-bbs.ini.sample enigma-bbs.ini

Once you have created the configuration file, open it using your favorite text editor:

nano enigma-bbs.ini

In this file, you need to configure the following settings:

  • mail_from: The email address that Enigma BBS will use to send emails to users
  • hostname: The hostname or IP address of your Manjaro system
  • server_name: The name of your Enigma BBS server
  • server_desc: A short description of your Enigma BBS server

Make sure to save the changes after you have configured the settings.

Step 4: Start Enigma BBS

Now that you have configured Enigma BBS, you can start it by running the following command:

node .

This will start the Enigma BBS server on your Manjaro system.

Step 5: Access Enigma BBS

Once the Enigma BBS server is running, you can access it using a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or Tera Term. To connect to the server, use the following settings:

  • Host: The IP address or hostname of your Manjaro system
  • Port: 8888 (this is the default Enigma BBS port)

Once you have connected to the server, you can create an account, leave messages, and explore the Enigma BBS.

Conclusion

Enigma 1-2 BBS is a fun and interactive way to communicate with other users in a terminal-based environment. By following these simple steps, you can easily install and configure Enigma 1-2 BBS on your Manjaro system and enjoy the benefits of this classic piece of software.