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- GETTING STARTED ON BBSES!
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- Before you can really start to explore all of the
- features available on a BBS system, there are a few things you
- must do. Since you are reading this, we'll presume that you
- have already figured out how to actually get connected to the
- BBS. As we mentioned before, BBSes vary widely in what they have
- to offer. Later on, you will probably want to try calling
- other BBSes in your area. Available from the main menu is a list
- of BBS systems in this area that you will be able to call. A BBS
- system is listed with its name, its phone number and the maximum
- baud rate supported by the BBS. The baud rate is a measure of the
- speed at which information can be transmitted between the BBS
- system and your computer. You probably already know what the
- highest baud rate your modem will support. For example, a 2400
- baud modem will support all baud rates up to 2400 baud. When you
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