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Fidonet - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Fidonet :
A worldwide hobbyist network of personal computers which
exchanges e-mail, discussion groups, and files. Founded in
1984 and originally consisting only of IBM PCs and
compatibles, FidoNet now includes such diverse machines as
Apple IIs, Ataris, Amigas, and Unix systems. Though
it is much younger than Usenet, FidoNet is already (in early
1991) a significant fraction of Usenet's size at some 8000
systems.
[{Jargon File]
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Fidonet : n. A worldwide hobbyist network of personal computers which
exchanges mail, discussion groups, and files. Founded in 1984 and
originally consisting only of IBM PCs and compatibles, FidoNet now
includes such diverse machines as Apple ][s, Ataris, Amigas, and Unix
systems. For years FidoNet actually grew faster than Usenet, but the
advent of cheap Internet access probably means its days are numbered. In
mid-2001 Fidonet has approximately 15K nodes, down from 38K in 1996 -
and most of those areprobably single-user machines rather than the
thriving BBSes of yore.
Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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Example Usage of Fidonet |
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rolfje: @mramsmeets http://www.Fidonet.org/genlinfo.html :-) |
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mramsmeets: @rolfje Fidonet doesn't ring a bell. Perhaps too oldskool for me. Gopher however :-) |
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rolfje: @mramsmeets Try "Fidonet" and "Gopher" for your new archeology hobby. |
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