| BBS Before
the Web took over the world, computer hobbyists and companies often
connected to other techies via electronic bulletin board systems, or BBSs.
At its simplest, a BBS consists of a computer, BBS software that provides
electronic mail and discussion groups, and a modem. Anyone wanting to
access the BBS would dial directly into the system's modem, using a simple
terminal emulation program. Once connected, they could send and receive
email or reply to messages in the newgrouplike posting sections. |