Subj : Tech stores (SMDH)
To   : candycane
From : Nightfox
Date : Mon Aug 07 2023 08:40:18

  Re: Tech stores (SMDH)
  By: candycane to Geri Atricks on Sun Aug 06 2023 02:25 pm

 GA>> for a new modem for my BBS Machine, all the techs at both stores looked
 GA>> at 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
 GA>> computer peripherals.

 ca> Well, presumably they aren't taught about that because of the low number
 ca> of people requesting it.. still sad that its so unknown tho.

It seems people working at such stores probably aren't old enough to remember what a dialup modem is..  It's sad.  Also frustrating when you go to a store to find something and the people who work there can't help you don't even know what it is you're looking for.

Nightfox
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