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- | Galacticomm | + | ====== History of Galacticomm, |
- | In 1986, Galacticomm | + | Galacticomm, a pioneering software company, was established |
- | Version 5.0 of The Major BBS was released in 1988. The GalactiBox (a 16-slot COM 1-4 expansion chassis) was developed the same year. In 1989, Version 5.07 unveiled new " | + | In 1986, Stryker unveiled The MajorBBS, a software that would revolutionize the realm of online communication and community building. This BBS software |
- | Galactic Innovations, | + | A cornerstone of Galacticomm's innovation |
+ | The MajorBBS, initially conceived as a demonstration platform for the GSBL and Model 16, rapidly gained popularity, surpassing the sales of the GSBL by 1988. The software evolved swiftly, reaching version 5 as its user base expanded. However, a significant limitation was identified: the necessity for manual compilation of add-ons. This process required users to possess both the Borland C compiler and programming expertise, barriers that limited the accessibility of the BBS software. Recognizing this, Stryker introduced loadable module support, allowing add-ons to be distributed as 16-bit binary NE DLLs. This innovation significantly simplified the user experience, eliminating the need for programming skills or additional software to operate a BBS. | ||
- | The Major BBS Version | + | The release of The MajorBBS version |
- | By 1994, Galacticomm was one of the largest BBS software providers | + | The landscape of online communication began to shift dramatically in 1995 with the advent of widespread public Internet access. This development drew a significant portion of users away from traditional BBS platforms. |
- | The Galacticomm | + | The year 1996 was tumultuous for the BBS industry, and Galacticomm was not immune to the challenges. The company witnessed the departure of many long-standing Independent Software Vendors/Third-Party Developers (ISV/TPDs) and experienced a backlash from system operators (Sysops) who had invested heavily |
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+ | Tragedy struck on August 6, 1996, with the untimely passing | ||
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+ | The subsequent years saw several changes in leadership, but none could recapture the momentum Galacticomm had once enjoyed with The MajorBBS. In 2002, the company ultimately filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of an influential player in the early days of online community building and multi-user gaming. Galacticomm' |
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