Observed arrival · 2026-09-25

BBS Preservation Project: bringing bulletin boards to the browser

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Editorial interest 85/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A hobby project offering ways to run classic-style bulletin boards and access vintage BBS software through a web browser.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-25 issue.

For: BBS hobbyists and retrocomputing SysOps
Worth noticing: ATDT's page says it was tested with an import of 60,000 legacy BBS messages.

Field notes

ATDT is described as including hotkey menus, message bases, live chat, and a built-in ANSI editor; the project says it can run classic DOS door games. ATA takes a different route, presenting one-click installation for original DOS BBS systems and listing 16 supported systems. The homepage labels ATA alpha and says beta is upcoming, while ATDT is marked available.

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○OpenPublic substance visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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