DISCLAIMER: Before we begin, please note that I am not responsible for any damage done to your system as a result of the following processes. Also note that we will be opening multiple TCP ports for direct connection without any Linux authentication. This is most likely a security issue. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Automated install….

If you wish to skip the hassle of manually installing renegade, I have created an automated install script below. This script is geared for Ubuntu/Debian systems however if you remove the control statement to check for dosbox in the script, you should be able to use this on just about any Linux system assuming that dosbox is properly installed on that system. Also don’t forget to run “chmod 755 renebuntu.sh” to make the script executable.

Download renebuntu.sh
(Linux Install script for renegadeBBS)

Manual Install….

step 1 - Install files and support software.
Install DosBox (Linux DOS Emulator)

$ sudo apt-get install dosbox

Create a folder under your home folder called renegade. NOTE: You may wish to create a new user account named “renegade” and grant it minimal permissions. If you choose to do this, be sure to login under the new account before proceeding.

$ mkdir ~/renegade

Get and Extract Renegade BBS

$ cd ~/renegade
$ wget http://mysite.verizon.net/tjm694/rgv100f.zip
$ unzip rgv100f.zip

Get and Extract the FOSSIL driver.

$ mkdir foss
$ cd foss
$ wget http://fido.mbse.eu/files/local/comms/FCI0106.zip
$ unzip FCI0106.zip
$ cd ..

Start DosBox

$ dosbox

Install Renegade BBS in dosbox.

Z:\> mount c ~/renegade
Z:\> c:
C:\> install

When the installer asks you for the “main path” of the bbs, enter in “c:\”.

Keep the DosBox window open…

step 2 - Create and modify the config files.
To create a generic config file for DosBox, type the following command into DosBox.

C:\> config -writeconf n1.conf

Exit DoxBox

C:\> exit

Edit the config file

$ gedit ~/renegade/n1.conf

Find the section labeled [serial] and change its contents to read as follows..

[serial]
serial1=modem listenport:2000
serial2=dummy
serial3=disabled
serial4=disabled

Now find the section called [autoexec] and add in the following lines(it should be the last section).

[autoexec]
mount c ~/renegade
c:
cd foss
fci.exe
cd ..
renegade.exe -N1

Save the config file as n1.conf
Now go back and change the listenport on serial1 from 2000 to 2001
Also change the “-N1″ argument after renegade.exe in the [autoexec] section to -N2 and save as n2.conf
Repeat accordingly until you have created 4 separate config files n1 - n4.conf, utilizing listenports 2000 - 2003 and executing renegade.exe on nodes 1 - 4 using the -N argument.
(I imagine you could essentially create as many nodes as you wish.)

step 3 - Create launchers.
Now we will create four launchers that will spawn each node of the BBS.

Right-Click on the desktop and click “Create Launcher”
Change the application type to “Application in terminal” (optional).
Name the launcher “RGN1″
Under command type: “dosbox -conf ~/renegade/n1.conf”

Repeat process changing “RGN1 to RGN2″ and “n1.conf” to “n2.conf” and so forth until you have created a launcher for all four nodes.

step 4 - Start and test
Now Launch the first node using the launcher (RGN1) that we created in the previous step.

Open a terminal window and type the following command to test the node.

$ telnet localhost 2000

If all went well in the setup process, you should see a generic Renegade login screen in your telnet session. Don’t forget to set your character encoding to “Western (IBM850)”.

You should be able to launch all four nodes and telnet to each of them on ports 2000-2003. Setup your port forwarding on your router accordingly, and invite your friends to check out your new hella underground hella leet Renegade BBS.

I realize there is still much testing and work to be done on this project so please feel free to send comments and suggestions to admin@phatus.com

You can also view the instructable here.

References

nick.declario.com

renegadebbs.net

bbsdocumentary.com

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Let me first state that I stumbled on this Idea browsing through the edcforums. There was a post a while back where someone had posted some pictures on building one of these sweet little babies. Check out the original forums thread started by shadeone here. I take no credit for originating this idea, I’ve just documented my own experience building one.

Materials

• Leatherman Micra - ( I used a cheapo Husky clone that I got at home depot for $2)
• Keys - (be sure to make copies of them first)
• Drill
• Something to cut the keys with - (I used a Dremel with a cutoff wheel

Disassemble the Multi Tool
Start by unscrewing and Disassembling the tool. Make sure you save all of the little parts and washers. Note that I was able to fit 3 keys per side so only undo one side if you are doing 3 keys or less.

Select a Matchup Piece
Set one piece aside to use to match your key against when you are cutting it.

Cut Your Keys
Cut down your keys to roughly match the end of the piece you picked in the previous step. You will be drilling a hole in them so be sure and leave as much meat as possible. You can fine tune it later.

Mark and Drill the Holes
Place each key one at a time inside the tool in the direction you will be placing it and mark the hole with a fine point marker through the hole in the tool. I placed mine teeth down so it is easier to pull them out by hooking a fingernail in the grooves across the top.

Once you have marked all keys, mark your starting points with a punch or nail and drill your holes. The size of the hole may vary depending on what kind of multi tool you choose. Start small as you can always bore it out more if necessary.

Put it Back Together
Re-assemble the tool substituting the keys for the tools. Be careful of three things. 1) Be sure you put a washer in between any metal-on-metal contact. 2) Make sure you place the keyring attachment piece somewhere where it will not interfere with a key. 3) Most importantly, remember to leave a gap in the middle of each side for the pliers/cutters to fit into when you collapse the tool. ( I placed two keys all the way to one side, then a bunch of washers and then a key against the other side.

One little tip: If there is a skinny leather punch or mini screw driver piece, you can stick this through the hole when re-assembling the tool to help keep the washers and the pin in place. This also worked well to wiggle around to get everyting to fit together properly.

Enjoy!

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Apparently no one really knows who this guy actually is. Many rumors over the years have suggested things such as that he was a figure in some of the ol’ Miller beer commercials, a porn star, and best of all, a girls cheerleading coach. Some have even speculated that he is former Marlboro Man “Chuck Boyd”, father of lead singer Brandon Boyd. In a reported interview with Brandon, he states that the picture is from 1974 and the only thing he is certain on is that “Chuck” is in fact Charles Mulholland, a Salem cigarette model in 1976. He claims to have met Chuck during the filming of the “Pardon Me” video in which Brandon states that Chuck plays an older version of himself. According to the interview, Brandon thought it was a really cool picture so the band decided to throw it up on the album covers and then spread a bunch of ridiculous rumors about who he is. Brandon states that he was “the coolest guy I ever met”. But we still can only speculate the truth, I mean, Brandon admits to spreading rumors of his Identity and whats to say the band has ever stopped? I even dug up this MySpace Profile in which the user claims to be THE Charles Mulholland himself. Check out the links and decide for yourself. As for getting down to the bottom of the matter, there is really no way to be absolutely certain but one thing I am sure of is that this may very well be one of the most entertaining hooks/gimmicks of all time for probably one of the best rock bands of all time.

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