WHAT IS BABBA?
 
BABBA is the Bay Area Bulletin Board Advisor, an advertiser-supported
publication for anyone who uses modems, or is thinking of using one.
 
Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) do not get the publicity they deserve.
The media is quick to point out illegal pirate BBSs, but typically
under-reports the majority of good BBSs that provide a legitimate public
service.   How to use BBSs, and what is available on them is typically
not front page material in most computer related publications.  How to
use your modem, BBS etiquette and network usage are but a few of the man
examples of issues not adequately covered in publications.
 
Communications (especially electronic communications) are important now,
and destined to be more important in the future.  A goal of BABBA is to
assist people in using local electronic communications.
 
BABBA is centered on, but not limited to, coverage of LOCAL BBS and
modem/communications issues.  It intends to cover hardware, software,
fax, LANs, e-mail systems, all computer types, and much more.
Local BBS issues and listings will always be high on the priority list.
If there's something you wish to see covered, let BABBA know!
 
Along with its articles, every issue of BABBA includes hundreds of BBS
listings covering Northern California, and centered on the San Francisco
Bay Area.  What is unique about this BBS listing is that to compliment
the information printed in each month's BABBA (When ad revenue permits), 
you can also download a much more detailed listing from the 
BABBA Headquarters BBS and several other support BBSs.  
And, the listing is sorted by calling area, so you
can easily identify those BBSs located in your local telephone calling
area and avoid high telephone bills.  Looking for a BBS specializing on
a particular subject?  Check the BABBABBS file for keywords!
Get the BABBAALL.ZIP file for the entire BABBA Online list package!
 
You can find BABBA in over 1000 locations throughout the Bay Area,
including computer and software stores, bookstores, and coffee shops.
(Subscriptions are $18 a year) 
 
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HOW CAN I CONTACT BABBA DIRECTLY?
 
  Internet e-mail:  sysop@babba.com
Internet ftp site:   ftp.rahul.net (login as ftp, cd/pub/babba)

      RIME Node:  ->5093
RIME Conference:  887
           Fido:  1:143/124
 
      BABBA BBS:  (408) 946-5642 (Primary)
                  (408) 946-8592 (Backup)
 
For Advertising Rates and Information:  Call (408) 946-3823
                                      or FAX (408) 946-5331
 
To reach BABBA by mail, send to:
 
      BABBA     PO Box 360588       Milpitas, CA 95036-0588

Packages:  BABBA,  2667 Cropley Avenue # 155, San Jose, CA 95132-3707

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For general questions or media inquiries about BABBA, contact:
 
      Steve Pomerantz
      BABBA Public Relation Manager
      Lincoln's Cabin BBS
      (415) 752-4490    set modem to 8-N-1
 
      Or send e-mail to babba@lcabin.com
 
