ExecNet Timeline

Milestones and Evolution

1986

  • ExecNet is founded by Andy Keeves as a LAN-focused Bulletin Board System (BBS).

  • It uses PCBoard software and is aimed at IT professionals and LAN administrators.

1987–1990

  • ExecNet grows steadily among corporate sysops and network teams.

  • Offers file libraries, messaging forums, and custom utilities tailored for enterprise IT use.

1991

  • ExecNet adds multi-line modem support to allow multiple users simultaneous access.

  • Integration with Novell NetWare and internal business networks expands its reach.

1992–1995

  • ExecNet reaches its peak, becoming one of the most respected LAN-oriented BBS platforms.

  • Known for high-quality uploads, peer-reviewed tools, and real-time tech support forums.

Mid–Late 1990s

  • As internet usage rises, dial-up BBS platforms begin to fade.

  • ExecNet continues as a local network utility and archive resource.

  • Cyllon Systems, which had supported ExecNet, begins to scale back operations.

Late 1990s

  • ExecNet stops operating as a public BBS.

  • The system is preserved privately for archival purposes and historical reference.

2000s–Present

  • Documentation and archival efforts begin to preserve ExecNet’s technical contributions and history.

  • This archive site is launched to ensure ExecNet’s legacy continues for future generations.

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