The books on bulletin boards: there are volumes of information for pros and novices.There are many books on the market to help you start an online bulletin board system. Running a Perfect BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. (Que Books, $39.99) is a solid reference for beginners or veterans setting up a BBS. It comes with Wildcat Lite BBS software This is a list of notable dial-up bulletin board system (BBS) software packages. Apple II based
Bulletin Board Systems For Business, (John Wiley & Sons, $34.95) is great for those who want to know the basics of running a BBS for profit. Although published in 1992, the book is still useful today. Alan D. Bryant's Creating Successful Bulletin Board Systems (Addison Wesley, $39.95) comes highly recommended by the Association of Online Professionals (AOP (Automatic OPerator) An IRC channel host who moderates the topics, keeps online users in check and provides help for newbies unfamiliar with IRC software (mIRC, etc.). Whenever AOPs come into the channel, they inherit operator status. ). The book shows how to get a BBS running from start to finish, and also includes a full version of TBBS TBBS The Bread Board System TBBS The Big Blue Sky (website) software. It explains the capabilities and liabilities of a BBS and offers advice on estimating financial statements. The AOP also publishes Business Planning For Online Services ($54.95, 703-924-9692) by David Kennedy, which details how to write a sound business plan for an online service. The BBS Construction Kit, by David Wolfe (Wiley, $29.95) tells you everything you need to know to bring a " BBS to life. It comes with monster GAP BBS software, quick door converter, Global Wars (a BBS game) and a complete e-mail package. Another book by Wolfe, Expanding Your BBS, (Wiley, $34.95) is for BBS owners or veteran systems operators who want to enhance their current system. This book covers hardware"'such as high-speed modems, and information on adding advanced features to upgrade a BBS. These books can inform you about the legal aspects of running a BBS: Cyberspace and the Law, by Edward A. Cavazos and Gavino Morin (MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press, $19.95); NetLaw, by Lance Rose (Osborne-McGraw Hill, $19.95); or Protection and Security on the Information Superhighway, by Frederick B. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. (Wiley, $24.95). |
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