electronic bulletin board
The teacher posts the weekly schedule on the electronic bulletin board in the hallway.
- Noun:
- A computer system running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest: An electronic bulletin board is a digital system, often accessible via a network or modem, where users can post, read, and exchange messages and files on various topics.
- Noun:
- Before the modern internet, hobbyists often connected to an electronic bulletin board to share software and discuss topics.
- The company maintains an internal electronic bulletin board for employee announcements and discussions.
- Users must log in to the electronic bulletin board to read the latest posts in the forum.
"to host an electronic bulletin board": to maintain and provide the server/software for such a system.
- He used his home computer to host an electronic bulletin board for classic car enthusiasts.
"to post to an electronic bulletin board": to publish a message on such a system.
- Please post your question to the appropriate section of the electronic bulletin board.
BBS (Bulletin Board System) (n): A common abbreviation for "electronic bulletin board."
- Dial-up BBSes were very popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Online forum (n): A more modern, web-based equivalent, though often with more advanced features.
- The old electronic bulletin board evolved into a sophisticated online forum.
Message board (n): A general term for a system allowing asynchronous text-based communication.
- The website features a message board for user support.
- Bulletin board system (BBS): The full term for the same concept.
- Computer forum: A general term for a digital discussion area.
- Message center: Emphasizes the exchange of messages.
To dial into a BBS: To connect to a bulletin board system using a modem.
- As a teenager, I would dial into a local BBS every evening.
Sysop (System Operator) (n): The administrator or manager of an electronic bulletin board.
- If you have trouble, contact the sysop of the electronic bulletin board.
The teacher posts the weekly schedule on the electronic bulletin board in the hallway.
- a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest