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ndnpimmp · 2011-11-03 14:44

I took a test for my Information Technology class and one of the
questions asked if BBS's are used to create value for a company. I
said yes the teacher said no. Is there any modern day example of a
company still uses BBS's? I thought doctors would use this to get
updated drug info.

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TheHT · 2011-11-04 03:01

I run a record label that specializes in nerdy music and will
occasionally release extras (interviews, audio clips, artwork)
exclusively on a BBS so that super hardcore old school nerds can get
to it first.

So yes. At least one does :)

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funderbolt · 2011-11-04 05:37

> I thought doctors would use this to get updated drug info.

I think I remember seeing something in the BBS Documentary portion
about FidoNET providing information about current medical treatments
to doctors in nations that restrict internet usage.

I can actually see benefit in using an anachronistic technology.  With
the advent of a Stuxnet worm that infects critical infrastructure like
computers for power plants, it might be a plus to have more limited
access to those computers using say modems.

Personally, I think that this particular question is misguided.  It is
akin to the question of do typewritters have any value to companies.
Sure they an old technology, but there are companies (and writers)
that prefer them for certain applications.

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jfadsiojfd · 2011-11-08 20:28

Facebook is a graphical BBS.

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keeegan · 2011-11-10 03:15

so is reddit!

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xrobau · 2011-12-20 10:54

Mobil (of Exxon/Mobil) fame were using Wildcat as recently as last
year. So yes.