Subj : Tech stores (SMDH)
To   : Geri Atricks
From : Nightfox
Date : Mon Aug 07 2023 08:34:33

  Re: Tech stores (SMDH)
  By: Geri Atricks to All on Tue Jul 18 2023 06:14 pm

 GA> I couldn't believe it last week. Went to 2 different tech stores looking
 GA> for a new modem for my BBS Machine, all the techs at both stores looked at
 GA> me funny when I asked about a non cable modem. They were actually like
 GA> "What other kind is there?" And these places are supposed to sell computer
 GA> peripherals.

 GA> SMDH.

Yeah, I don't think mainstream electronics stores sell dialup modems anymore, and haven't for many years..  Many people don't even have a phone line at home anymore and just use their cell phone instead.

I actually haven't seen any stores near me selling dialup modems for many years..  Have you?

 GA> Looks like I'm going to have order one online. Found a USR 56k external
 GA> for like $55. I think, if I remember correctly, that even a Courier HST
 GA> was under $100.

I did that a few months ago when I wanted to add a dialup phone line to my BBS. I didn't even bother looking at stores near me.

Nightfox
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