2. Noun. (context: computing Internet) A system operator, especially someone who administers an online communications system or bulletin board. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To work as a sysop. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive rare) To give someone sysop privileges. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of SYSOP
1. the administrator of a computer bulletin board [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of SYSOP
Literary usage of SYSOP
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Network Security by David J. Stang (1991)
"A SYSOP may wish to be notified for any number of reasons, ... RBBS-PC
will "automatically page the SYSOP whenever a specified caller or group of callers ..."
2. CyberRisk '96 Proceedings: Tools for Reducing Risk and Building Ethical by National Computer Security Association (1998)
"Once a sysop has intercepted e-mail for any of these lawful reasons, ... However,
the sysop may disclose the contents if: o Consent has been granted by any ..."
3. Prevention Plus III: Assessing Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs at by Jean A. Linney, Abraham Wandersman (1993)
"... AZ 85283 602/839-2926 California SYSOP, Staff Research Associate Drug Abuse
Information and Monitoring Project UCLA Drug Abuse Research Group 1100 ..."
4. Dedicated Computer Crime Units by J. Thomas McEwen (1988)
"... have different levels of access to restrict users from certain parts of the
board. The bulletin board owner, usually called the System Operator (SYSOP), ..."
5. Educator's Guide to Electronic Networking: Creating Virtual Communities by Barbara L. Kurshans (1996)
"System operator (SYSOP)—The person who manages the software and hardware used in
a telecommunications system. ..."
6. The Electronic Intrusion Threat to National Security and Emergency ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"... SWIFT- SYSOP - TAP- TCP/IP - Postal, Telephone, and Telegraph. It is common
hi European countries to integrate these functions hito a single body. ..."
7. Computer Viruses by David J. Stang (1991)
"Here are some general precautions concerning bulletin board use: Q Do not download
files from a BBS directory that the SYSOP has labeled "new, untested". ..."
8. Network Security by David J. Stang (1991)
"A SYSOP may wish to be notified for any number of reasons, ... RBBS-PC
will "automatically page the SYSOP whenever a specified caller or group of callers ..."
9. CyberRisk '96 Proceedings: Tools for Reducing Risk and Building Ethical by National Computer Security Association (1998)
"Once a sysop has intercepted e-mail for any of these lawful reasons, ... However,
the sysop may disclose the contents if: o Consent has been granted by any ..."
10. Prevention Plus III: Assessing Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs at by Jean A. Linney, Abraham Wandersman (1993)
"... AZ 85283 602/839-2926 California SYSOP, Staff Research Associate Drug Abuse
Information and Monitoring Project UCLA Drug Abuse Research Group 1100 ..."
11. Dedicated Computer Crime Units by J. Thomas McEwen (1988)
"... have different levels of access to restrict users from certain parts of the
board. The bulletin board owner, usually called the System Operator (SYSOP), ..."
12. Educator's Guide to Electronic Networking: Creating Virtual Communities by Barbara L. Kurshans (1996)
"System operator (SYSOP)—The person who manages the software and hardware used in
a telecommunications system. ..."
13. The Electronic Intrusion Threat to National Security and Emergency ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"... SWIFT- SYSOP - TAP- TCP/IP - Postal, Telephone, and Telegraph. It is common
hi European countries to integrate these functions hito a single body. ..."
14. Computer Viruses by David J. Stang (1991)
"Here are some general precautions concerning bulletin board use: Q Do not download
files from a BBS directory that the SYSOP has labeled "new, untested". ..."
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