Micronet 800
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Micronet 800 was a provider of information and communication services hosted on Prestel, a British videotex service, from 1983 to 1991. It targeted the UK home computer market and operated as an onlin
Printed on Micronet 800 headed paper, this page from the science fiction section of the database shows an entry to a story competition, c. 1985
Bulletin board system
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A bulletin board system, also called a computer bulletin board service, is a computer server running software that allows users to connect to the system using a terminal or a terminal emulator. Once l
Micronet 800
…reviews of hardware, software, and video games, access to turn-based and real-time multiplayer games (MUDs), downloadable telesoftware, chatrooms and bulletin boards, business and personal finance advice, and email, telex, and other forms of messaging. In addition, a group, club, or individual could rent space on…
Ward Christensen holds an expansion card from the original CBBS S-100 host machine.
The 300 baud Smartmodem led to an initial wave of early bulletin board systems.
Amiga 3000 running a two-line BBS
BBS ANSI Login Screen example