PCMan BBS client for Windows
Publisher’s description (Akan)
What is PCMan-BBS?
PCMan-BBS by PCMan is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.5.0 Beta 3, released on October 31, 2020. The version history goes back to December 6, 2021: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (pcman-bbs/pcman-windows) has 249 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “PCMan Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: PCMan-BBS is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PCMan-BBS safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
79BABAC187348A23DC1EF30A04618F0D006665CA677392D1FF2A8E373E24260D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5.0 Beta 3Latest | October 31, 2020 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.4.2 | December 6, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PCMan-BBS.PCMan -ePCMan.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PCMan
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pcman-bbs/pcman-windows
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 9.5.0 Beta 3
- Released
- October 31, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- December 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- GitHub stars
- 249
- GitHub forks
- 48
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PCMan-BBS.PCMan
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PCMan-BBS free?
Yes. PCMan-BBS is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is PCMan-BBS safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PCMan-BBS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PCMan-BBS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does PCMan-BBS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PCMan-BBS?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 6, 2021.