The HIDEOUT
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"I was searching yahoo looking for my name and I found your list.
Thought I'd share information regarding how The HIDEOUT came to
be. I used Compuserve on a 300 baud modem in 1988 and was hooked.
No longer was one limited to the software choices and experiences
on the local computer store shelf! The whole world was available
online! When I purchased my first 2400 baud modem, I kept the
phone line tied up calling the local BBS's almost everyday. I saw
the BBS software as a way to access my personal files from home
with some security to my personal system, so I downloaded the
quickest package available from PC-Link (later America Online),
which happened to be Searchlight. Since I had my computer online
all the time for my convenience, why not open it up to others? The
system started on my personal machine, and finally ended up
running on a 386 server, networked to 2 286 machines via a 10baseT
network using Lantastic software. Each 286 had it's own 14.4
modem, and was supported by 2 40MB hard drives and 2 CD rom
drives. A second line was added for the use of persons who
supported the system with a one time $10 donation. Otherwise the
system was completely FREE! We specialized in GIF images, but had
discussions, private mail, and online games. We were the 2nd
multi-line system in Western North Carolina and the first in the
Hickory area. I transferred the system in late 1995 to another
individual as the time demands were too great to keep the system
running properly. Mail was going unanswered, etc. I still do the
custom image work that was offered then. Samples can be seen at
www.teaguetown.com if interested. The world of communications has
come a long way! From 300 baud to the DSL and cable modems of
today. What's next?!" - Kevin Teague

Phone   : 704-464-7235
Place   : NEWTON, NC
Years   : 1992 - 1996
Sysop   : Kevin Teague
Software: Searchlight

Listed by telephone number, as they all were. A few of
these boards did reach the web: see recoveries-002.txt.
Source  : bbslist.textfiles.com, compiled by Jason Scott

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