Subj : Synchronet vs. Mystic
To   : All
From : Juan Gonzalez
Date : Tue May 03 2022 10:32 am

As I have re-stumbled upon the "modern" BBS scene today, it seems to me that
the two most popular and actively maintained BBS packages are Synchronet BBS (home-based at Vertrauen) and Mystic BBS (home-based at the Agency BBS). Both seem to be very similar, but have different stylistic takes on the user interface.

My Questions: For an old SysOp from the 1980s looking to experiment with
setting up a BBS today, mostly for fun and hobbying --

1. Which of the two systems would you recommend, and why?

2. What are some of the unique differences that you like about the two systems?
3. Can the two systems coexist and run in parallel with the same userbase (as showcased by at least a couple of active BBS'es)?

Definitely looking for opinions, chatter, and educational perspectives from those of us who are active on the BBS community today.  Thanks!
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