31 Oct
2024
31 Oct
'24
10:13 p.m.
My world std (Software Tool and Die) account which was
the first in the
US to offer a unix shell account and email had a dialup service that is
still in existence with local non toll numbers today to get onto the
network via dialup.
Huh... This is pretty cool. I just checked them out and they have a number of
"local" numbers to me (ignoring the fact that all of the US is a local talk on
my POTS plan) including one w/ in a 5 mile radius. Called them and actually got the
soothing tones of a modem. I may just have to get subscription to be able to dial in for
nostalgia sake.... And everyone could use an extra shell account.
-Ali