Using computer bulletin boards /
John Hedtke
- THIRD EDITION.
- New York : Henry Holt and Company, c1995
- xxi, 516 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts -- Chapter 2: Getting Started -- Chapter 3: Reading and Entering Messages -- Chapter 4: Sending and Receiving Files -- Chapter 5: Chatting, Using Doors, and Playing Games -- Chapter 6: Popular BBSes -- Chapter 7: Extending your Reach -- Chapter 8: Using the Internet -- Chapter 9: Online Information Services -- Chapter 10: Setting Up your own BBS -- Chapter 11: Ways you can use BBSes -- Chapter 12: What's Next? -- Appendixes -- Bibliography.
This updated introduction to the basics and finer points of PC bulletin board services, combines features of a tutorial with a desk reference. It provides instructions for downloading and uploading files and includes tips on modern configuration and communication and file transfer protocols.