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Fidonet is a historical computer networking system that connected bulletin board systems (BBS) worldwide. In a thread on WindowsForum.com, a user shares a personal story about their involvement with Fidonet in the early 1990s, including running a BBS, networking through Fidonet, and purchasing used CD-ROM drives for amateur BBS sysops. The discussion highlights the community and technical challenges of the era, such as repairing hardware and connecting drives. This tag covers nostalgic and technical aspects of Fidonet's role in early online communication.
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    In Memory of Harold Hayes

    In memory of Harold Hayes In 1991 I sold my moving company in New Orleans and moved to Bayou La Batre Alabama. I had been running a bulletin board and was networking through Fidonet. I found someone selling a couple hundred used Hitachi cd rom drives and bought them to sell to sysops running...
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    • bulletin board community computer construction fidonet friendship hardware harold hayes heart transplant life challenges medical bills memory network networking tips obituary personal loss software testing story support technology
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