Computer bulletin boards

BBSs (Computer bulletin boards)
Bulletin board systems (Computers)
Electronic bulletin boards

Electronic discussion groups. Online chat groups.

Que's BBS directory, 1994: p. 1 (a list of telephone numbers for more than 2500 BBSs)
BBSs for dummies, 1995: 1st unnumbered page, quick reference (BBS, abbreviation for Bulletin Board System, a computer that your computer can call to communicate with others and get free software)
A guide to computer BB Sing : accessing local area bulletin boards, 1994: pp. 3-4 (BBS, computer bulletin board system, a computer that has been programmed to give access to incoming callers for the purpose of exchanging messages and files.)

Here are entered works on services that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, via a dedicated telephone line established for the purpose. Works on services, commonly called newsgroups and LISTSERV lists, that allow a computer user to post messages to, and read messages from, a group of people who have a common interest, usually by means of the Internet, a commercial online service, or electronic mail are entered under Works on services that allow a person, using a computer, to engage in an actual "conversation" with other people in real time are entered under