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⚫ A '''sysop''' (; an abbreviation of '''system operator''') is an administrator of a multi-user computer system, such as a bulletin board system (BBS) or an online service virtual community. The phrase may also be used to refer to administrators of other Internet-based network services. Sysops typically do not earn money, but donate their activity to the community.
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⚫ A '''sysop''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|ɪ|s|ɒ|p}}; an abbreviation of '''system operator''') is an administrator of a multi-user computer system, such as a ] (BBS) or an ] ].<ref name="netlingo">Jansen, E. & James,V. (2002). NetLingo: the Internet dictionary. Netlingo Inc., Oxnard, CA</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=What is a Sysop? (with pictures)|url=http://www.easytechjunkie.com/what-is-a-sysop.htm|access-date=2022-01-30|website=EasyTechJunkie|language=en-US}}</ref> The phrase may also be used to refer to administrators of other ]-based ] services.<ref name="solaris">Rhodes, D. & Butler, D. (2002). Solaris Operating Environment Boot Camp. Prentice Hall Professional.</ref> Sysops typically do not earn money, but donate their activity to the community.<ref name=":0" />


'''Co-sysops''' are users who may be granted certain admin privileges on a BBS. Generally, they help validate users and monitor discussion ]. Some co-sysops serve as file clerks, reviewing, describing, and publishing newly ]ed files into appropriate ] directories.<ref name="hacking">Gupta, A. (2004). Hacking In The Computer World. Mittal Publications.</ref> '''Co-sysops''' are users who may be granted certain admin privileges on a BBS. Generally, they help validate users and monitor discussion forums. Some co-sysops serve as file clerks, reviewing, describing, and publishing newly uploaded files into appropriate download directories.


Historically, the term ''system operator'' applied to operators of any computer system, especially a ]. In general, a sysop is a person who oversees the operation of a server, typically in a large computer system. Usage of the term became popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, originally in reference to BBS operators.<ref name="netlingo" /> A person with equivalent functions on a ] or ] is typically called a ''sysadmin'', short for ].<ref name="solaris" /> Historically, the term ''system operator'' applied to operators of any computer system, especially a mainframe computer. In general, a sysop is a person who oversees the operation of a server, typically in a large computer system. Usage of the term became popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, originally in reference to BBS operators. A person with equivalent functions on a network host or server is typically called a ''sysadmin'', short for system administrator.


Because such duties were often shared with that of the sysadmin prior to the advent of the ], the term ''sysop'' is often used more generally to refer to an administrator or ], such as a ]. Hence, the term ''sysadmin'' is technically used to distinguish the professional position of a network operator.<ref name="cyberspacelaw">Cavazos, E.A. Cyberspace and the Law: Your Rights and Duties in the On-line World. MIT Press, Cambridge, MA</ref> Because such duties were often shared with that of the sysadmin prior to the advent of the World Wide Web, the term ''sysop'' is often used more generally to refer to an administrator or moderator, such as a forum administrator. Hence, the term ''sysadmin'' is technically used to distinguish the professional position of a network operator.


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Short-hand for user with administrative permissions on a multi-user system For sysops ("admins") on Misplaced Pages, see Misplaced Pages:Administrators.

A sysop (; an abbreviation of system operator) is an administrator of a multi-user computer system, such as a bulletin board system (BBS) or an online service virtual community. The phrase may also be used to refer to administrators of other Internet-based network services. Sysops typically do not earn money, but donate their activity to the community.

Co-sysops are users who may be granted certain admin privileges on a BBS. Generally, they help validate users and monitor discussion forums. Some co-sysops serve as file clerks, reviewing, describing, and publishing newly uploaded files into appropriate download directories.

Historically, the term system operator applied to operators of any computer system, especially a mainframe computer. In general, a sysop is a person who oversees the operation of a server, typically in a large computer system. Usage of the term became popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, originally in reference to BBS operators. A person with equivalent functions on a network host or server is typically called a sysadmin, short for system administrator.

Because such duties were often shared with that of the sysadmin prior to the advent of the World Wide Web, the term sysop is often used more generally to refer to an administrator or moderator, such as a forum administrator. Hence, the term sysadmin is technically used to distinguish the professional position of a network operator.

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