What magazines covered BBS’s? reddit / bbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- manager_dave · 2023-08-10 23:29 I know about Boardwatch and BBS magazine. Wondering if any other print magazines were BBS centric or covered BBS’s back in the day? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MisterBurgers1985 · 2023-08-11 00:45 Microtimes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- rlauzon · 2023-08-11 00:46 The only one I remember was Boardwatch. But many computer-specific magazines would carry a list of BBSs specializing in their computers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- wndrbr3d · 2023-08-11 00:48 In San Diego, the weekly “Computer Edge” publication had a lot of BBS info in it (board reviews, listings, etc.) in the early/mid 90s. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RealGianath · 2023-08-11 01:34 Computer Shopper in the early 80s would sometimes publish unofficial lists, I was excited that my Color 64/128 board made it in there once. The mag was the size of a phone book though, but you can probably find back issues archived somewhere online. Besides that a few of us maintained some listings on Usenet in the early to mid 90s. When I google search for my old ones, it looks like they are showing up under google groups and still viewable. I would post some links but I was stupid enough to make Usenet posts with my real name when the internet was new and don’t want it being tied to my Reddit account. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- manager_dave · 2023-08-11 02:02 Haven’t heard of this one, will check it out thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- manager_dave · 2023-08-11 02:03 Thanks. Yeah I like the print style and love looking at all the old BBS ads, great nostalgia factor! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TortaCubana · 2023-08-11 02:28 In the Seattle area, Puget Sound Computer User. Internet Archive has an issue from 1987 that includes their BBS list: https://archive.org/details/puget-sound-computer-user-newspaper- may-1987/page/36/mode/2up By 1993, the list was a few times longer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Novel_Type_658 · 2023-08-11 06:33 There were a few other ones. I recall SysOp News and Cyberworld Report from about 1993-1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PraiseBobSlackOff · 2023-08-11 07:42 Always exciting to see the new Computer Edge out on display. Free, to boot! Found one of my first IT jobs through there in 1995. The bbs listings were clutch. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- YserviusPalacost · 2023-08-11 17:19 Boardwatch! I used to buy the latest issue as soon as it was released. Book stores in malls...what a blast from the past. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Scoth42 · 2023-08-12 01:18 Some local newspapers covered them. For example, in the Knoxville area for awhile in the mid-80s the main Knoxville newspaper had a list of BBSes and a blurb about them occasionally ---------------------------------------------------------------------- digitlman · 2023-08-12 20:26 Digital Dynamics (the company I sold Synchronet BBS Software as) advertised in several magazines, but none were as well-read and successful as Boardwatch (RIP Jack). The other publishings that specialized on BBSes were: * BBS Callers Digest (later renamed "BBS Magazine") * Online Access * Sysop News and Cyberworld Report * Connect Magazine [https://wiki.synchro.net/history:museum:write\_ups](https://wiki.sync hro.net/history:museum:write_ups) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UCN_cyberstrator · 2023-08-13 17:01 Here is a comprehensive list of magazines that covered Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) and related topics during their heyday: 1. \*\*Antic\*\*: Primarily focused on Atari computers, later expanded to cover BBSs and online communication for Atari enthusiasts. 2. \*\*BBS Magazine\*\*: Dedicated to BBS-related news, software reviews, and discussions. 3. \*\*BBS World Magazine\*\*: Focused on BBS-related content, including software, news, and discussions. 4. \*\*Boardroom Elite Magazine\*\*: Catered to the BBS and online community, featuring discussions, reviews, and resources. 5. \*\*Boardwatch Magazine\*\*: A significant resource for BBS sysops and enthusiasts, covering news, reviews, and articles about BBSs. 6. \*\*C=Hacking\*\*: Primarily focused on the Commodore 64 community, often featured articles related to BBSs, hacking, and phreaking. 7. \*\*COMPUTE!'s Gazette\*\*: An offshoot of COMPUTE! magazine, covering BBS software, utilities, and networking. 8. \*\*Computer Shopper\*\*: Featured advertisements and discussions related to BBS software, hardware, and modems. 9. \*\*Computer Telephony Magazine\*\*: Covered the convergence of computing and telephony, including BBSs and interactive voice response (IVR) systems. 10. \*\*Computer User's Survival Guide\*\*: Occasionally featured articles about BBSs, modems, and online communication. 11. \*\*InfoWorld\*\*: Occasionally covered BBS-related topics in articles and columns. 12. \*\*InCider\*\*: Initially focused on Apple II computers, later covered BBSs and online communication. 13. \*\*Micro Cornucopia\*\*: Provided tips, reviews, and discussions related to BBS software, hardware, and sysop management. 14. \*\*Nuts and Volts\*\*: Primarily focused on electronics, occasionally covered BBSs and technical aspects of online systems. 15. \*\*Online Today\*\*: Dedicated to online communication and networking, including BBSs and modems. 16. \*\*PC Magazine\*\*: Covered various aspects of personal computing, including telecommunications and online networking. 17. \*\*Run Magazine\*\*: Primarily aimed at Commodore 64 users, featured articles on BBSs and software for the platform. 18. \*\*ST Informer Magazine\*\*: Focused on Atari ST computers, covering BBSs and online communication. 19. \*\*ST-Log\*\*: Focused on Atari ST computers, covering BBSs and related topics for the Atari ST user community. 20. \*\*Sysop's Corner\*\*: A column in various computer magazines providing tips and advice for BBS operators. 21. \*\*Sysop's Notebook\*\*: Another column dedicated to BBS sysop topics, providing advice and tutorials. 22. \*\*Telecommunications Magazine\*\*: Covered a wide range of telecommunications topics, including BBSs, modems, and online communities. 23. \*\*Tel-Com Journal\*\*: A telecommunications-focused magazine that included articles about BBSs, modems, and networking technologies. 24. \*\*The BoardRoom Magazine\*\*: Focused on BBS topics, offering insights, technical tips, and discussions for sysops and users. 25. \*\*The Electric BBS\*\*: Aimed at BBS sysops, offering articles, reviews, and resources for setting up and managing BBSs. 26. \*\*Wildcat! Interactive Technologies Magazine\*\*: Focused on BBS-related topics, Wildcat! software updates, and sysop operations. Please note that the availability and coverage of these magazines varied based on geographic location and time period, with some being more specialized in BBS content than others. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- manager_dave · 2023-08-13 23:16 Wow thanks so much! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PaulLee420 · 2023-09-13 00:57 Was that list, by chance, printed from GOT 4.0? Thanks for sharing - I've been getting into a ChatGPT Plys account this month and it 'reads' like a GPT 4 response.