Date: Wed, 22 Mar 95 00:39:28 PST From: Postmaster@jhedtke.oz.net Subject: RE: "Using Computer Bulleting Boards (3rd edition)" "Using Computer Bulletin Boards (3rd edition") by John Hedtke "Using Computer Bulletin Boards (3rd edition)" is designed to introduce novices to computer bulletin board systems (BBSes) and basic telecommunications, and to help intermediate and advanced BBS users to use BBSes more effectively. This book not only provides one of the best introductions to BBSes available, it also delivers step-by-step instructions for using BBSes of all kinds. The book starts by discussing basic telecommunications concepts and shows you what equipment to use. The book then demonstrates using a BBS. You will learn how to log on to a typical BBS, read and enter messages, send and receive files, chat with other users, and play online games. Next, the book introduces you to a wide variety of popular BBSes, including RBBS-PC, Fido, PCBoard, WILDCAT!, Searchlight, The Major BBS, DLX, and TBBS. "Using Computer Bulletin Boards" continues by giving you valuable information on BBS networks, offline mail readers and how to use them, and BBSing via amateur radio. The book also gives you a complete introduction to the Internet, and shows you all the basic tools you need to navigate the Internet on your own. You are also introduced to many of the most popular online information services, such as CompuServe, GEnie, BIX, and America Online. The book concludes with several chapters on setting up and running your own BBS and ways to use BBSes in business. Appendices provide sources for current hobby, commercial, and government BBS phone numbers, communications software, and BBS software. The book also has a very extensive glossary, bibliography, and index. The third edition of "Using Computer Bulletin Boards" is greatly expanded from the first two award-winning editions. Some of the new features in this edition include: - updated appendices of BBSes, software, and communications programs, - an additional chapter on using the Internet - updated and expanded information for BBSes and online information services - information on new developments in modems and communications software - a diskette with a complete working copy of the Qmodem 4.6 TestDrive communications package "Using Computer Bulletin Boards" is written by John Hedtke, an award-winning author and technical communications consultant. John has developed and written documentation and books for many leading software products. "Using Computer Bulletin Boards" is available at local book stores across the country or directly from the publisher. (Sysops and educators should enquire to Ms. Ericka Hill about discounts for quantity orders at 212-886-9261.) "Using Computer Bulletin Boards (3rd edition)," 544 pages, John Hedtke, ISBN 1-55828-391-9, $29.95. Available from MIS: Press, a division of Henry Holt & Co., 115 West 18th, New York, NY, 10011, 212-886-9200. Direct customer inquiries and telephone orders to 4735 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84104, 800-247-3912.