The first public beta version of Hermes II 3.5.10 is now available. This beta version includes the following new features:

• X-, Y-, and Z-Modem download support over TCP/IP.
• Support for Python-based externals written using the External Development System. (PowerPC only)

Coming soon in the 3.5.10 beta cycle:

• Hermes Tracker: keeps your web-based BBS listing up-to-date by notifying the web site of any changes to your dynamic IP address.
• Z-Modem upload support.

Download a copy of 3.5.10b3 and try it out on your BBS. Please remember that versions of Hermes II starting with 3.5.9 do not support external FidoNet mailers. See the readme file for the FidoNet external for more information.

Developers can now use the Python-based External Development System to author games and utilities for the Hermes BBS. You can find documentation and sample code in the developer section of this site.