Collaborate Disseminate
In an era dominated by broadband and wireless cellular networks, it might come as a surprise to many that dial-up internet services still exist in the United States. This persistence …read more Continue reading Dial-Up Is Still, Just Barely, a Thing
It’s certainly been a few decades, but plenty of us remember a time before widespread access to broadband internet, when connections were generally made over phone lines using acoustic modems. …read more Continue reading Replacement PCB Replicates Early 80s Modem
For those of us off the Atlantic coast of Europe it’s a frigid winter as our isles are lashed by continuous storms. Summer seems a very long time ago, and …read more Continue reading POTS at a Hacker Camp
Restoring classic hardware of any sort is a great hobby to have, whether it’s restoring vintage cars, tools, or even antique Apple or Commodore computers. Understanding older equipment can help …read more Continue reading Dial Into the Internet Like It’s 1999
When it was the only viable option, the screech and squeal of dial-up internet was an unwelcome headache to many. But now that its time has passed, it’s gained a certain nostalgia that endears it to the technophiles of today. [Doge Microsystems] is just one such person, who has gone …read more
Continue reading Build Your Own Dial-Up ISP – Now With Modem Pool!
Playing a video game online is almost second nature now. So much so that almost all multiplayer video games have ditched their split-screen multiplayer modes because they assume you’d rather just be alone at your house than hanging out with your friends. This wasn’t always the case though. In the …read more
Continue reading Run Your Own Phone to Bring the Dreamcast Back Online