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BBS Users Frequently Asked Questions |
Over the past several years, the BBS Corner sees a number of questions being asked a number of times. Here are some of the top questions asked by BBS users such as yourselves. If you haven't already done so, you may want to visit the BBS Users Resources page. And finally - if you still have a question, you may contact us directly.
- Q. What is a Bulletin Board System?
A. Think of a Bulletin Board System (BBS) like you do the Internet, but on a much smaller scale. It is a self-contained online community that is operated by a System Operator (Sysop) and provides activities such as Message Forums, Shareware Files, E-mail and Online Games. Traditionally, BBS systems were accessed by dialing the BBS with your computer modem - similar to dialing your Internet Provider today. In recent years, many BBS systems have transitioned to using a process called telnet via the Internet. If you are new to BBS systems, please visit our Introduction to BBS Systems page.
- Q. How do I access a BBS system?
A. The traditional BBS system is accessed by dialing a BBS with your computer modem - similar to dialing an Internet Provider. This requires special software to connect to BBS ystems. More modern BBS systems are now using a process called Telnet, which allows them to be accessible via the Internet. More information on how to connect to these systems is available at the Getting Connected to BBS Systems page.
- Q. Where can I find a list of BBS Systems?
A. There are many listings of BBS systems worldwide. The BBS Corner is home to both the Telnet BBS Guide and US/Canada Dial-Up BBS Guide. We have over 400 Telnet listings and nearly 100 Dial-Up listings. In addition, we also have a Listing of BBS Lists.
Q. What does it cost to access BBS systems? Will I be billed for accessing them?
A. Your will *NOT* be charged be accessing a BBS. The vast majority of BBS systems are absolutely *FREE*. However, there are a very select few BBS systems that do request payment to access their system. Those that do charge will inform you when you log onto a BBS that you must send the System Operator (Sysop) a payment (personal check or credit card). Each system is different. But it is your option to utilize these systems, and you won't receive any surprise billings on your Internet bill. (Your Internet provider doesn't charge you extra for visiting other websites or sending E-mail. Same goes for BBS systems.)
Q. Can I access BBS Systems via the Web?
A. The general answer to this question is no. The vast majority of BBS systems that are available the Internet use a process called telnet. BBS systems requires more of a one-on-one system approach. If you are unfamiliar with the process of telnet, or want a "telnet client", please vist our Getting Connected to BBS Systems page for more information.
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