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Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie

AUTHOR O'Hara, Rob
PUBLISHER Lulu.com (07/05/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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For nearly two decades, computer-based Bulletin Board Systems were the primary method of communication between computer users. As suddenly as they gained popularity, they were made obsolete by the next big thing - a newfangled system called the Internet. Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie takes its readers on an exciting journey through the BBS era. Through the author's personal tales and adventures, readers will discover more about these amazing times and what it was like to grow up online. With tales of copyfests, BBS parties and random acts of online debauchery, those who were there will find themselves reminiscing, while those who weren't will enjoy learning about life ""before the 'net."" You know, back when we used to modem uphill, both ways in the snow.
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ISBN-13: 9781847285829
ISBN-10: 1847285821
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 168
Carton Quantity: 42
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.39 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.56 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Computers | General
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For nearly two decades, computer-based Bulletin Board Systems were the primary method of communication between computer users. As suddenly as they gained popularity, they were made obsolete by the next big thing - a newfangled system called the Internet. Commodork: Sordid Tales from a BBS Junkie takes its readers on an exciting journey through the BBS era. Through the author's personal tales and adventures, readers will discover more about these amazing times and what it was like to grow up online. With tales of copyfests, BBS parties and random acts of online debauchery, those who were there will find themselves reminiscing, while those who weren't will enjoy learning about life ""before the 'net."" You know, back when we used to modem uphill, both ways in the snow.
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