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* Transf�r� par Jean-Michel Dossogne (2:293/3202)
* Ar�a : INTERNET.B (FidoNet Internet Belgium)
* Le   : Vendredi 16 Janvier 1998
* De   : Jacek Pielesz                      2:292/636
* Vers : All
* Sujet: BBS FAQ

                          Frequently Asked Questions:

Question: What is a Bulletin Board System?
Answer  : A Bulletin Board System (BBS) is a local access computer service
          usually run on a regular personal computer.

Q: Is it really free, or are there strings attached?
A: Most are really free, Gangster's Hideaway is absolutely free.

Q: How can it be free?
A: Gangster's Hideaway is the hobby of the System Operator, Gangster of
   Love.  The only monthly cost is the bill for two phone lines.  While
   that bill isn't cheap, it's less than dues at the local golf club, it's
   less than owning/operating a bass boat, it's cheaper than season tickets
   at any sporting events.

Q: What is there to do on a local BBS?
A: Besides getting to know local people, you can play several very good
   games.  These aren't played against a computer, but rather against other
   callers.  There are files to download and you can leave messages with
   other callers, even chat with other local callers.

Q: How do I get started?
A: All you need is a modem and an ANSI terminal program.  If you don't have
   an ANSI terminal program, you can use Window's Terminal or Win95's
   HyperTerminal.  These program are NOT the best looking ANSI programs
   available, but they will get you online.  Once online, you can look at
   other ANSI programs that you might like better.  One important thing,
   if you call a BBS under Windows, Maximize the window.  That will make
   the ANSI BBS look like its supposed to instead of compressing it.

Q: What does a BBS offer that I can't already get on the Internet?
A: A BBS is a local computer service called by local people.  The Internet,
   for the most part, is big and impersonal.  If you start chatting,
   playing, or flirting with someone you meet online, they usually end up
   being hundreds, even thousands of miles away from you.  When you meet
   someone on a local BBS, you're automatically going to have something in
   common with them just because you live in the same area.

Q: How does a BBS compare to the internet?
A: If we compared the Internet to Disney World, we could compare the BBS to
   a small city park.  Certainly there's a lot more to do and a lot more
   people at Disney World, but as most people know, there is still a lot of
   enjoyment and relaxation to be had at a local park.

   A BBS is certainly different from the Internet, come check it out.
   It's easy to learn and very user friendly.


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   Cheerio,
   Jacek.   (domnet@skynet.be) (Friday January 16 1998 20:39)

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Bonjour cher All, quoi'd'neuf, docteur?

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and for those interested, I can send them by e-mail a recent list of belgian
bbs, just ask.. by e-mail, thanks!

Doggy's BBS Philippeville : 071/66.62.92 (V34) & 071/66.90.15 (x75 isdn)

Ave!
   sign� : Jean-Michel.

Le gouvernement wallon [ :-) ] dit vouloir d�sormais cr�er des "emplois
productifs". Rien que pour voir la diff�rence avec les autres.

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