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The Guide to T/S Telecommunications

Publisher: Pete Fischer
Author(s): Pete Fischer, Steve Ishii
Date: 1987
Pages: 100

Tutorial on “how to get started”, necessary equipment and software, Timex Sinclair BBS phone numbers and info about each one. Includes the QL.

Table of Contents

  • CHAPTER 1   INTRODUCTION
  • CHAPTER 2   THE BIG PICTURE
  • CHAPTER 3   THE BOARDS
  • CHAPTER 4   SYSOPS TELL THEIR STORY
  • CHAPTER 5   MESSAGE BASES
  • CHAPTER 6   DOWNLOADS AND UPLOADS
  • CHAPTER 7   PRODUCT REVIEWS
  • CHAPTER 8   STARTING YOUR OWN BBS
  • CHAPTER 9   INTERNATIONAL TELECOMM
  • APPENDIX A  PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX B  BBS MENUS
  • APPENDIX C  MBBS HELP
  • APPENDIX D  ADDRESS LIST
  • APPENDIX E  FILES AVAILABLE
  • APPENDIX F  PAY SYSTEMS
  • APPENDIX G  HARDWARE MODIFICATIONS
  • APPENDIX H  Absolute Beginners Start Here
  • Appendix I: FIXING 2050 MODEM BOARDS
  • Appendix J:  Glossary Of Terms

Reviews

  • Guide to T/S Telecommunications Update for Version 2.0
  • Guide to Bulletin Boards Coming
  • T/S On Line
  • User's Guide on T/S Telecommunications

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Books QL TS 1000 TS 2068

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