
PIRACY FACT…
A node is an available phone line and modem. Five nodes allow five
users to simultaneously login, which is useful for chatting with other
group members. A connection speed of 9600 baud means that the
connection is capable of 9600 bits per second (bps).
Modern modems are capable of connecting at 56,600 bps and can
transfer a CD worth of data in under a week. A 9600 modem would
take a month and a half to transfer a CD worth of data.
Pirates loved the 9600 bps speed. Original BBS’ were only capable
of 300 bps, therefore, it would take over three years to transfer a CD
worth of data.
BBS’ began to bulk up in size, some containing more than a gigabyte ...