RV_ Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 With all of the old timers from before Windows here's some nostalgia. remember BBS'? (BBS stands for Bulletin Board System) these old style BBS are fun! I used to Before the Internet we still had computers and would go to BBS' or to real-time messaging boards. We would dial them up using old modems measured in Bauds. I had a 300 Baud modem with which, on my Commodore 64 or my IBM xt clone, and I used Q-Link and it was fun and boy did they increase my typing speeds! We also had "Official" squadron and base BBS. All of them dialed them up on the phone lines. Some of these can be used with antique computers and modern ones with an emulator app. Excerpt: "In the pre-Internet era, most BBSes were run by hobbyists on personal computers with modems connected to dial-up telephone lines. Usually, only one person could call and use the BBS at a time (although some multiline BBSes existed). Why Use a BBS Today? Sure, you can just jump on Twitter, Facebook, or Reddit to find a community. But if you want a blast from the past, you should try a BBS. Below are just a few reasons why people still use them. Nostalgia There are no concrete numbers, but hundreds of thousands of people might have used BBSes in the ’80s and ’90s. Today, many people are recalling their early online experiences fondly (and, perhaps, sharing them with their children). Many would like to relive those times, so they head to a modern BBS. Some hobbyists even use vintage computer systems with a special serial-to-internet adapter to call a BBS." Click here for the full article with links and how to for BBS': https://www.howtogeek.com/686600/remember-bbses-heres-how-you-can-visit-one-today/ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podwerkz Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 I ran a BBS back in the mid to late 80's and up to around 1994 or so.... So now I will try to dig up my old flux capacitor....maybe I'll give it a try. Quote Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 A blast from the past. I was on Fidonet, 1:363/29. Quote -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folivier Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 Along with the sounds of your modem connecting.... Quote Back on the road again in a 2011 Roadtrek 210P 2011 Tahoe 4x4, 2006 Lexus GX470, 2018 Ranger XP1000, 2013 RZR 570LEhttp://finallynewellin.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.