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| Original author(s) | Perspective Software |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Don Gladden and Ray Kelm |
| Initial release | 1987 |
| Written in | BASIC |
| Platform | C64 |
| Predecessor | C-Net 11.1a |
| Successor | C-Net 12.1 |
| Size | Single 5.25 floppy |
| Available in | English |
| Type | BBS Software |
C-Net 12.0 (C-Net 64) was a full featured, single-line, bulletin board system (BBS) software system released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 microcomputer by Perspective Software. It was based on C-Net 10.0 written by Ken Pletzer and was coded by Don Gladden and Ray Kelm.[1] [2]
C-Net 12.0 was one of the most powerful and flexible BBS program available for Commodore computers.[3] It was written mostly in BASIC, so it is very easy to modify. The editor, I/O routines and other speed-intensive modules are written in machine language for speed.
One unique feature of C-Net 12.0 is "P-Files", or program modules. These enable C-Net to run unrestricted by the memory limitations of Commodore computers. Basically, C-Net keeps a "main program" in memory that contains the basic C-Net functions and routines like the main menu and the commands available from all levels. Then, it loads in a "P-File" for whatever subsystem you are using.[4]
Examples of some of the popular P-Files were WallWriter and Voting Booth by John Moore (aka Little John). Hundreds of "P-File" games were also created. Some popular ones were Murder Motel, Empire, Dragon World, Battle and Orion. C-Net 12.0 also had a flexible security model and fully customizable sub boards, upload/download areas and e-mail. It also used MCI (Message Command Interpreter) commands to handle graphics. PETSCII art was also a popular creative outlet on BBSs of this era.
C-Net 12.0 was not based on C-Net 11.0/11.1a but was based primarily on C-Net 10.0 written by Ken Pletzer. [1] Version 11.x, which was written by Jim Selleck, was succeeded by C-Net 11.6.[2] Which was eventually rebranded as C-Net DS2.
When purchased, the buyer would receive a single 5.25 Floppy disk, instruction manual and a dongle to prevent piracy. This dongle would plug in to joystick port 2. [5]
The C-Net family of BBSs were supported nationwide by a dedicated group of sysops known as the C-Net Sysop Support Center (CSSC). This group was headed up by Fred Dart (aka The Chief), John Moore (aka Little John), Gear Jammer and others around the country.[1] They would share fixes and modifications that sysops could make to their own code. Sysops across the country created their own P-Files that could be incorporated into other BBSs if the sysops chose too. Because of this, C-Net 12.0 BBSs could look very different from each other.
During the summer of 1988, version 12.1 (also written by Don Gladden) was set to be released as a $7.98 upgrade.[6] During this time Don Gladden left Perspective Software and took 12.1 with him. After a few changes, it was rebranded as Image BBS 1.0.[1]
C-Net 12.1 Was eventually released by Perspective Software.
Image BBS would release several new versions and was still in active development as of 2022.[7]
C-Net DS II was acquired by Storm’s Edge Technologies in 2012. [8]
References
Category:Commodore 64 software
Category:Bulletin board system software