KOM systems I think it would be nice if the article could cover the KOM systems used in Scandinavia These systems have an interface somewhat resembling a UNIX shell and integrate message boards with a chat system similar to IRC While not easy for beginners to use such systems remain in use today and are actively developed while BBS es in other parts of the world are declining Examples include LysKOM LuddKOM HelsinkiKOM SklaffKOM Fabbes BBS and RydKOM