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One of the earliest consumer internet options, AOL's dial-up service was once the most common way for people to access the early web.

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[-] Simulation6@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 week ago

So, when the last wagon wheel factory closed down, where there nostalgia pieces in the papers?
I guess not, I just searched and there are still a bunch of places making the wheels.

[-] Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Where am I going to get hand crafted dial up though

[-] Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago

The Serial Port has some content that may scratch that itch.

[-] CarrmynCarnage 3 points 1 week ago

Gimme 20 bucks and I'll come over and screech dialup noises at you while you browse.

[-] Waldelfe@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago

Since there are still horse drawn wagons around there are also still manufacturers for wagon wheels. But there were several opinion pieces in newspapers whenever a new technology took over. I'm sure you can find plenty for the time when cars became mainstream.

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