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On 08/21/2009 12:25 PM, Andy wrote:
> z1 wrote:
>
>> Brian Jester wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I have just started an 'old school' bbs project which is based on
>>> Linux Support for everyone! I am looking for individuals (with any
>>> experience level) to post what ever they know about their Linux
>>> Distribution (or any distro for that matter) on the bbs. The bbs is
>>> organized by group (Linux Distribution), and areas pertaining to that
>>> group.
>>>
>>> Note: When you first sign into the  board, you will need to create an
>>> account which should only take a couple of
>>> minutes max. Also, you will need to leave a message to me telling me
>>> you want to post as a contributor to the board. I'm running this full-
>>> time, so I will be there to answer your page if you have a
>>> question.please put your messages in appropriate group / area as this
>>> is a community oriented bbs and I think others will enjoy finding
>>> information in the areas they look into. You may also post general
>>> discussion messages as well!
>>>
>>> Thank you! I look forward to seeing you on the board, and let's build
>>> a Huge Support Community with no Linux Distribution untouched!
>>>
>>> The Linux Support Network - telnet://lsn.zapto.org
>>> your sysop, bbsbrian
>>
>> Why do you have to do this with telnet?
>> What's wrong with making/using a Google Group - you can moderate it.
>
> I'd hazard a guess that it's the novelty of running an old school BBS -
> A number of folks (myself included) get quite nostalgic at logging into
> a text-based (aside from ANSI art) BBS and remembering the 'good old
> days' of 300 baud modems and frequent line dropouts (back when Telstra
> only 'supported' speeds of up to 2400bps on their copper, times have
> changed eh?)

As far as i remember, it was actually 2400 baud that they supported - 
which is a different thing altogether. All dialup modems from 2400bps up 
operate at 2400 baud. 56kbps modems operate at 2400 baud.

The "baud rate" is the number of changes in signal state per second. Up 
to 2400bps, one signal state change signified one bit. Above 2400bps, 
each signal state change signifies a number of bits (it's done with 
phase change i believe).


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