For more information about DarkStar BBS, see >this< page.

As stated in our Purpose:

"To preserve and restore, by telnet, the DarkStar BBS experience of the later 1980’s - An online museum hopefully featuring the ultra-rare DarkStar’88 version of the Commodore 64 BBS software."

A tall order to be sure. The rarity of DarkStar’88 isn’t the only issue I’m facing.

It’s been about 15 years since I have touched a Commodore 64. Memory of its workings have faded into obscurity and I find myself Googling for some of the most basic commands. But hey, that’s all part of the fun!

Join me in following this blog as I try valiantly to climb out of the sandbox and try to regain my former mastery of DarkStar and the Commodore 64.

I’m hoping I will not be alone in this project. I have setup Forums for anyone wishing to contribute to this effort. (Why should I have all the fun? lol)

StarLab’s Historical Info

• Pre-Web (BBS) alias: Ka Spel
• DarkStar V3.1 BBS info: SkyLab BBS in the 416 area code (Toronto, Ontario) from 1987 to 1989.
• DarkStar’88 BBS info: SkyLab BBS in the 403 area code (Calgary, Alberta) from 1989 to 1991 (Western Canada distributor for DarkStar’88)
• Maximus CBCS (DOS) info: StarLab BBS in the 705 area code (Lindsay, Ontario) from 1996 to 1998 (FidoNet Hub for 705)

If anyone recognizes these BBS’s or if you were a user on them, Contact Me! I would love to hear from you again!

Larry Monte,
Once a SysOp, always a SysOp!