"AOL to end dial-up internet services, a '90s relic still used in some remote areas."
— https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/aol-discontinues-dial-up-services-1.7605970


I still have memories of the beep poop beep brrrrrzzzzpingdrzzzzzp sounds. Woke up the family if connecting very late at night.


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I think the last time i actually used dial up was about 2003 - 2004.

It was at my dad's house at the time, hes never been a computer kind of guy.

My modem and internet bill are at a secret address

You mean someone else is paying for your bills.

Its ok to be jelly

I think it was about 1999 or 2000 when DSL modems began to make their way to everyone's homes. But, there were a number of people who had dial-up for while even with DSL being available.



You are a secret agent with a Bonsai tree.

This post was edited by UAPtictac on Aug 11 2025 10:45pm

Using McDonald's wifi isn't a secret.



The guy is nearly 50 years old doesn't work stealing other people's wifi so he can look at you know what.

Basically a full time parasite. He steals groceries too and thinks he is winning in life.

This post was edited by addone on Aug 11 2025 10:56pm

Sounds about right. I remember as a freshman in HS, my mom got a new modem and internet provider. First thing i did was download AIM and my friend lent me his copy of D2.

Dial up will always have a special place in my heart! I first lernt to use a computer with dial up!

I'd never be jealous of that. I'd hate myself if I couldn't afford my own bills. If you can't afford it then you don't deserve it.
Relying on someone else to help you as if you were so weak and helpless that you couldn't take care of yourself. Ugh. Gross.

This post was edited by KevlarKondom on Aug 11 2025 11:31pm