Bitnet

Heck it began with the true chatter-geeks working on the pre-internet (aka Bitnet).

TEXT MESS 2007

When I used to write long feature articles, I would distract myself with ANYTHING in my workplace (and with congenial, witty colleagues, plus the Bitnet precursor to instant-messaging, I had plenty to choose from) as deadlines approached.

push for ice 2009

In the two decades since the debut of Bitnet, one of the predecessors of today's Internet, communicating by computer has worked its way into nearly every facet of scientific endeavor.

Finding The Right Rx 2008

Then, when that failed, I think they ran my computer through NCSA out of UIUC, also used Bitnet.

Mailbag Monday: Edition "...and then they stole my tinfoil helmet!" Angry Professor 2007

Then, when that failed, I think they ran my computer through NCSA out of UIUC, also used Bitnet.

Archive 2007-08-01 Angry Professor 2007

If you are on Bitnet or a UUCP host, you should look for servers that work through the mail.

The Way We Write Now Bayley, John 1998

If this happens, you can send mail through one of two Internet/Bitnet gateways.

The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 2: E-mail 1994

Sometimes, however, mail to such an address will bounce back to you, because Bitnet addresses do not always translate well into an Internet form.

The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 2: E-mail 1994

When you subscribe to a Bitnet group, there are two important differences from Usenet.

The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 5: Mailing Lists and Bitnet 1994

Internet and Bitnet sites can generally go up to 300000.

The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 9: Advanced E-Mail 1994