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Noun: bulletin board system
  1. (computing) a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
    "Before the widespread use of the internet, many people connected to bulletin board systems to share information and discuss topics"; "Before the widespread use of the internet, many people connected to electronic bulletin board systems to share information and discuss topics";
    - bulletin board, electronic bulletin board, bbs

Derived forms: bulletin board systems

Type of: digital computer

Encyclopedia: Bulletin board system