File Extension MEC

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MEC File Extension Description

The file extension .mec is associated with the BBS (Bulletin Board System) concept, which in computing refers to a system run by a software that allows dial-in users to access the system via the conventional telephone line (commonly called Telnet). The BBS system entails a terminal program that functions as the downloader for the data and software, and likewise handles the upload of news and data. The file extension .mec is also associated with the system?s message exchange capabilities, which served as the pattern for many of the social networks of or forums of today.

For those who were able to experience BBSes, there is a lot of similarity that exists between the .mec file extension supported system, BBS, and Internet groups of today, where both have highly contributed to the formation of online social networks for various types of people. The file extension .mec supported system, BBS, usually had members living in the same vicinity or area code, because since it utilizes the telephone line, normal charges for a long distance call is applied. The common setup involved a personal computer with a connected modem device that was hooked up to a telephone line.

The file extension .mec particularly referenced the MECCA source, which was utilized in the creation of the Maximus BBS. The software executed under the OS/ 2 and the MS-DOS environments, and later editions capable of utilizing the 32-bit operating system of Microsoft Windows. The file extension .mec was associated with Squish, which was an accompanying utility of the program that was released with the GNU license. The .mec file extension supported interface is simple and straightforward, and renders in both ANSI and ASCII formats, as opposed to other BBS related programs.

The layout of the menu, related to the generation of the file extension .mec, was simple drawn but with inherent ability for customization, with provisions for supplied RIP graphics supplied by the system and made available to users. The file extension .mec catered mostly to system operators who desired flexibility in their applications, but without the commonly accompanying weight on system resources.

• Properties:

• Common Path:
  C:\
• Associated Applications:
  Maximus BBS

Additional MEC File Info:

Scott J. Dudley , MEC File Created by: http://maximusbbs.com/

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