About the FIBS server

    FIBS is the name of the First Internet Backgammon Server, the oldest and most successful free backgammon server on the Internet. FIBS was launched in 1994 by Andreas Schneider, making FIBS one of the oldest online game communities on the Internet.

    Today, the FIBS server software runs on a Linux server, and is managed by Patti Beadles.

    For more info, check the FIBS Web site
    www.fibs.com

    The FIBS server acts as the central meeting point for players. It performs several key functions:

    • keeping track of registered users and passwords
    • managing the Internet connections of logged in players
    • managing matches, including dice rolling
    • broadcasting chat and status information about logged in players
    • saving matches for later continuation
    • saving player statistics (rating, experience)

FIBS client programs

    Because it is designed to work with a variety of programs, FIBS uses a very basic protocol known as telnet. In its raw form, FIBS and other computers communicate with plain ASCII text messages. Since plain ASCII isn't very attractive (especially for displaying backgammon game positions), special applications have been created to provide a more user friendly experience.


    MacFIBS
    		 Released in 1994, MacFIBS was the first graphical "front end" for FIBS (and is still the best!)

    Other graphical clients are available for players on Windows or Unix computers. Check the FIBS Web site for more information about client programs.

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