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Record 1 1996-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A set of data exchange standards and procedures that permit privately operated computer bulletin board systems (BBSs) to exchange data, files, and electronic mail internationally, using the world telephone system.

OBS

fight-o-net: a pejorative name alluding to the frequent arguments on FidoNet echoes and mailing lists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Réseau de BBS créé en 1984 par Tom Jennings regroupant environ 20 000 serveurs dans le monde qui utilisent le logiciel FidoBBS.

Spanish

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