Abstract
In 1973, a group of computer enthusiasts called Loving Grace Cybernetics began setting up terminals like this one in Berkeley, Calif. Each terminal connected by modem to a remote computer that hosted an electronic bulletin board, which members of the public were invited to use as a “community memory.” Reading the bulletin board was free, but posting a listing cost a quarter. Listings covered a range of practical matters: apartment rentals, music lessons, and where to find a decent bagel.
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