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WWIV 5.0 BBS Software wiki

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WWIV BBS SOFTWARE has a long history, this project is to give WWIV a strong future.

Were working hard to bring you the best bbs software we can. This wiki is to support the users of WWIV from install to customization.

Thank you,
The WWIV Dev Team

History of WWIV

WWIV BBS Hall of Fame

WWIV BBS List

WWIVCon

Download WWIV 5.0 Binaries

WWIV 5.0 binaries for x86 Windows and Linux can be downloaded from the WWIV build server

Building WWIV 5.0

New Installations

The following steps will get you up and running quickly, but I would not say you're ready to go live and open up to users. After you complete these installation steps, see the full details on related INIT settings, WWIV.INI and other Advanced configuration topics.

Windows WWIV 5.0 Installation

Linux WWIV 5.0 Installation

MSGs to users need Customization

Upgrading Earlier WWIV BBSes

Do you have your floppy disks with your 4.x WWIV BBS on it? We can get you upgraded to WWIV 5.0 and you can join the fold again!

Init Settings

User Access Protocols for WWIV 5.0

BBSes used to only be accessible by dialing them up on your phone line with a MODEM. When the internet took off many BBSes added Telnet support to allow users to connect to the BBS over the internet. That is still in use today. These pages explain how to use the WWIV 5.0 builtin Telnet Server and Net2BBS from PCMicro.

WWIV5 Telnet Server

Net2BBS Telnet Server by PCMicro

Dial-Up Modem Access

WWIV 5 Menus

Waiting for Caller (WFC) & Top Screen

WWIV BBS User Menus

WWIV Slash Menu

//SYSOP Menu

Nets

Nets are federation of BBSes which connect to share messages and\or files. These pages will help you find WWIV 5.0 compatible utilities and installation instructions.