Vintage Atari BBS Systems from the 1980s: Southern Amis, Alcatraz, Area 52, and Basement BBS
By
JPolka
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Summary
The article describes several vintage Atari BBS (Bulletin Board System) communities from the 1980s, including Southern Amis BBS (circa 1984), Alcatraz BBS (mid-late 1980s), Area 52 BBS, and Basement BBS. These systems showcase Atari-specific graphics (Atascii Graphics), run on various BBS software like Basic XE and BBS Express Pro, and represent a nostalgic look at early online communities and dial-up bulletin board systems from the Atari computer era.
Key quotes
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Alcatraz BBS: This is a United Federation of Pirates BBS back from the mid-late 1980s Part of a Very Elite Group of Atari Boards
Area 52: As the name provides, You are about to Enter Area 52. From Sysop Phigan This BBS Provides Plenty of Atascii Graphics
Basement BBS running BBS Express Pro! With RealAtari BBS Look
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