Subj : Re: Real Modem on VOIP?
To   : Sean Dennis
From : Bo Holt
Date : Tue Sep 22 2026 08:40 pm

SD> No and here's why: that machine is one model in an infamous series of
SD> Optiplexes where Dell ?t corners: these machines were notorious for
SD> leaking/exploding caps on the motherboard.
SD> 
Ohhh yeah...  I have a couple of those actually or in the family.  I have a 
tower and desktop form factor.  I think LGR did a video on these about the 
most undesirable vintage PC ever LOL.
SD> I have been running my BBS for 30 years.  I have been running Micronet, my
SD> FTN network for 25 years.  I have been developing Cheepware, my line of BB
SD> doors and utilities for 28 years. I have been a member of the MBSE BBS
SD> Development Team for 14 years.  I've been a member of Fidonet as a node fo
SD> 28 years.
SD> 
SD> So no, I don't think I'm leaving the BBS scene any time soon. :)
SD> 
Well, that's good.  I enjoy our FidoNet chitchats LOL

Bo

.... Beam me up, Scotty; this ISN'T the ladies' room!

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