What is a BBS & how does it work?

Originally an electronic version of the type of bulletin board found on the wall in many kitchens and work places, the BBS was used to post simple messages between users. The BBS became the primary kind of online community through the 1980s and early 1990s, before the World Wide Web arrived.

Is the BBS free?

The BBS is often free, although some charge a membership or use fee. Many BBSes have Web sites, and many Internet access providers have bulletin board systems from which new Internet users can download the necessary software to get connected. The BBS has its own culture and jargon. For example, a sysop is the person who runs the site.

What is a BBS modem?

The BBS concept was a digital version of a push-pin bulletin board that might flank a grocery store entrance or a college student union hallway. By the time dad brought home the modem, BBSes had grown dramatically in scope. They facilitated file transfers, inter-BBS messaging networks, multi-node chat, and popular text-based games.

What is the telnet BBS guide?

The Telnet BBS Guide focuses Bulletin Board Systems – the original Social Network, serving the BBS community for over 25 years! We list both Dial-Up and Telnet accessible Bulletin Board Systems all over the world.