An electronic bulletin board, often abbreviated as "BBS," was a precursor to modern online forums and social media platforms. It was a computer-based system that allowed users to communicate and share information with one another using text-based messages. Electronic bulletin boards were popular in the 1980s and 1990s and played a significant role in the early days of the internet.Here are some key features and characteristics of electronic bulletin boards:1. Text-Based Communication: Users connected to a BBS via a modem and communicated by typing text messages. Unlike modern social media platforms, which often support multimedia content, electronic bulletin boards were primarily text-centric.2. Forums and Message Boards: BBS systems had various forums or message boards where users could post messages on specific topics or categories. Other users could read and reply to these messages.3. File Sharing: BBS systems often allowed users to upload and download files, such as software, documents, and images. This feature made BBS systems popular for software distribution and file sharing.Support the show @dotpaw1 on X https://buymeacoffee.com/dotpaw1 https://dotpawpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2033334 https://rumble.com/c/dotpawpodcast https://www.stickermule.com/dotpaw1 @bbb3 on Minds https://linktr.ee/dotpaw Feed | IPFS Podcasting https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084218271364 https://dotpaw.net/index.html --DISCLAIMER-- This show contains the opinions of the host and guests and is meant for entertainment purposes only. Viewer discretion is advised. https://dotpaw.net/privacy-policy.html

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