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AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after it's debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day
Submitted 3 weeks ago by akosgheri@beehaw.org to technology@beehaw.org
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crandlecan@mander.xyz 3 weeks ago
jobbies@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Who’s still on dial-up??
Vodulas@beehaw.org 2 weeks ago
According to the census data cited, about 265,000 people in the US have dial-up as their only internet service. Rural areas tend to not have broadband access
Eryn6844@beehaw.org 3 weeks ago
its an end of an era. i am not sure to laugh or cry.
tal@lemmy.today 3 weeks ago
56K (or slower) screeching modem into.
lichtmetzger@discuss.tchncs.de 3 weeks ago
Michael MJD tested the AOL Desktop six months ago. It was surprisingly competent and got regular updates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUsym8iAWHY
tal@lemmy.today 3 weeks ago
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_September
stray@pawb.social 3 weeks ago
Guess it’s time to wake up.
maxprime@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
I just learned this on 2.5 Admins.