MuffinTerm: A Terminal Crafted for the Classic BBS Experience
MuffinTerm is a terminal application designed to bring back the nostalgic experience of dial-up bulletin board systems (BBSes). Developed by Molly Black, this free utility can connect you to telnet-enabled BBSes from around the world, allowing you to dive back into the glory days of the BBS era.
With MuffinTerm, you can select from different text modes and terminal hardware of the DOS and home computer era. The application offers pixel-accurate CP437, PETSCII, and ATASCII support, faithfully reproducing the popular systems of the day. The custom Metal shader used for rendering ensures an authentic experience on modern devices.
To further fuel your nostalgia, MuffinTerm offers various aesthetic effects. You can simulate different modem speeds, ranging from the slow 110cps teletype crawl to the "blazing fast" 56K of the '90s. The application also allows you to add CRT curvature, scan lines, warm tube tint, VIC-II luma bars, overscan borders, and select a custom app icon inspired by modems of the BBS era.
MuffinTerm doesn't just focus on aesthetics, though. It provides traditional ANSI, PETSCII, and ATASCII terminal emulation, as well as teletype (TTY) and "raw mode" support. The application also allows file uploads and downloads using XMODEM, YMODEM, and ZMODEM protocols, and you can save transcripts of your calls as text or raw data logs. Additionally, MuffinTerm features a comprehensive dialing directory, automatic syncing via iCloud, and a session timer to keep track of your connection time.
With its authentic BBS experience, MuffinTerm is a must-have for anyone looking to relive the golden age of bulletin board systems. Best of all, it's completely free, with no ads, in-app purchases, or tracking. So, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to reconnect with the soft glow of the pixels using MuffinTerm.
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