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+# nodeMessageBoard
+A SMS Messageboard using node.js
+
+## Install
+node message board works using a sim900 module connected using a usb serial converter.
+Make sure you have the needed drivers installed.
+
+run `npm install` to install the dependencys (socket.io, lowdb, serialport)
+
+rename sample.config.json to config.json and add your serialport and pincode into it
+
+then run `node app.js` to run the server.
+
+http://lbsfilm.at/