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Article: Bulletin board basics.
- Article from:
- Association Management
- Article date:
- February 1, 1995
- Author:
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With bulletin board systems, you can start small and build big.
Bulletin board Systems (BBS) have been around in some fashion for more than a decade, but not until the past few years have technological capabilities made it possible to exploit their full potential. Associations, like a host of other organizations, are seriously exploring them as a way to communicate with members, prospects, and the general public.
In its most basic form, a bulletin board runs on a host system (usually a designated personal computer) equipped with a single-line modem. Users dial into the system through a standard telephone line and log onto the BBS. Though the BBS may have many ...