Hackfest 2024 - 16-bit Edition

aNACHRONiST

I'm Daniel Kelly, also known as "aNACHRONiST". I'm the sysop of aBSiNTHE BBS, an internationally known Amiga bulletin board system. I'm a textmode artist with the groups iMPURE, Legacy Krew, and VOiD under the tag "aNSt". I'm a programmer specializing in BBS tools and games with Phenom Productions. I'm the winner of Linux Journal's ASCII cover contest, Evoke 2018, and numerous other art compos over the years. My board and I were featured in the online documentary "Back to the BBS".


Your pronouns

He/him

Which country are you from?

United States

Your twitter or other social network

facebook.com/absinthebbs


Session

10-11
10:00
50min
Bulletin Board Systems in the Modern Era and Beyond
aNACHRONiST

Bulletin board systems, the original home of the hacking community, seem to be an outdated relic of times long gone. However, not only do they still exist, but offer a unique and compelling alternative to our current online paradigm. Through the decentralized nature of the technology to the tolerant and multi-faceted nature of the community, BBSes offer not only a vision of the past but also a glimpse into a possible future.

Security Programs/Management
Track 1 (206b)