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bulletin-board system

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bulletin-board system (BBS)

Computerized system used to exchange public messages or files. A BBS is typically reached by using a dial-up modem. Most are dedicated to a special interest, which may be an extremely narrow topic. Any user may “post” his or her own message (so that they appear on the site for all to read). Bulletin boards produce “conversations” between interested participants, who may download or print out messages they desire to keep or pass on to others. BBS sites today number in the tens of thousands. See also newsgroup.


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After dialing into a "gay electronic bulletin-board system (BBS)" and "a moment or two of clicking and beeping," Kinnick wrote, "a raspy hiss that sounds like Harvey Fierstein clearing his throat comes out of the back of your machine.
Among the features of The Golf Players Network will be a ``real- time'' tee time reservation system, an on-line handicapping and player record system, and a bulletin-board system that will allow for direct communication between all facilities on the network.
 
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