Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
Bulletin board systems (BBSs), also known as computer bulletin boards, were a popular method of sharing and disseminating information during the 1980s and early 1990s. In that period they were generally closed systems, meaning they weren't connected to the Internet or other external networks, and were usually accessed via direct dial-in through a modem. Although thousands of BBSs are still in operation, the phenomenal growth of the Internet—along with its comparative ease of use—since the mid-1990s has relegated the traditional BBS to a very minor position in the networking technology field. Instead, corporate intranets and web sites have assumed all of the functions of the typical BBS and...
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