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Fidonet

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Fidonet

In computing, early network of bulletin board systems (BBSs) which sent mail and news around the world via an arrangement whereby the individual systems call each other to exchange data every night. Such systems are called ‘store-and-forward’.



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Among the more interesting tales is that of FidoNet and its frenetic architect, Tom Jennings.
The prehistory of cyberspace: how BBSes paved the way for the Web by Sanchez, Julian / Reason
Vaughan's Blacknet is linked to Fidonet, which is also linked to AfroNet, a group of nationwide black-owned BBSs'.
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The articles are also gatewayed to the Fidonet ABLED conference where over 400 computer bulletin boards allow anyone with a modem to reach out to other handicapped/disabled people in many, many countries.
Increased access and use of disability related information for ... by Majumder, Ranjit K. / The Journal of Rehabilitation
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