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Bulletin Board Systems (feb 16, 1978 – dec 31, 1991)

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Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) became popular after the release of CBBS in 1978.
They allowed limited digital distribution, spurring the rise of hobbyists, shareware, freeware, and the origins of what could be considered "indie."

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ByJonah Unger
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feb 16, 1978
dec 31, 1991
~ 13 years
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