Resources

Recommended Resources for BBS, Terminals, and Analog Connectivity

Intro (Short)

A curated list of tools, software, and services used and recommended by Analog Node.
No fluff. No link farms. Just things that work.

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Section 1: Terminal Software

SyncTERM

Type: Terminal software
Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS
Link: /tools/syncterm
Notes:
Actively developed. Best general-purpose BBS terminal in 2026. Supports Telnet and real modems.

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MuffinTerm

Type: Terminal software
Platforms: macOS
Link: /tools/muffinterm
Notes:
Modern interface with excellent ANSI handling. Telnet-only.

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NetRunner

Type: Terminal software
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Link: /tools/netrunner
Notes:
Lightweight and simple. Good for quick Telnet access.

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PuTTY

Type: Generic terminal
Platforms: Windows
Link: /tools/putty
Notes:
Works in a pinch. Not BBS-optimized.

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Section 2: Classic & Retro Software

telser.device

Platform: Amiga
Link: /tools/telser
Notes:
telser.device for use with NComm and/or Term.

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NComm

Platform: Amiga
Link: /tools/ncomm
Notes:
Popular Amiga terminal with solid ANSI support.

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Term

Platform: Amiga
Link: /tools/term
Notes:
Classic terminal software, widely used on legacy systems.

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