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A sysop (/ˈsɪsɒp/; 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-network services. A sysop usually doesn't earn money, but donates his 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 mially a the operation of a serverUsage of the term became popular in the late 1980s and 1990s, originally in reference to BBS operators.h equivalea

See also

• Internet slang
• Jargon
• Jargon File
• Network administrator
• Online service provider
• Virtual community

References

1. Jansen, E. & James,V. (2002). NetLingo: the Internet dictionary. Netlingo Inc., Oxnard, CA
2. ^ "What is a Sysop? (with pictures)". EasyTechJunkie. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
3. Rhodes, D. & Butler, D. (2002). Solaris Operating Environment Boot Camp. Prentice Hall Professional.

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