Plugging In To Computer Bulletin Boards PDF Download

New book opens up the backroads of cyberspace: local computer bulletin boards (BBSs). It serves as a primer for anyone wanting to take advantage of bulletin boards. It speaks in an informal, non-technical language easily understood by even computer novices. This small volume is packed with all the information needed to begin using BBSs & the networks that link them around the world. After explaining basic computer communication, the many varied uses of BBSs, & where to find phone numbers for BBSs, the book steps the reader through bulletin board usage. It covers the entire process from the initial call, the log-on procedure, reading & entering messages, uploading, downloading, dealing with viruses, connecting with networks to disconnecting & using off-line software to save time. An extensive glossary is complete with acronyms & bulletin board etiquette. 6 x 9 paperback, library special, dealer discounts, special (nonprofit) discount program. Available from: Wolff Publications, P.O. Box 860605, Plano, TX 75086-0605. FAX: 214-881-7585; Toll-free ORDER line: 800-859-9807.