On 10 Jun 17  11:08:32 Ingo Juergensmann wrote...

IJ> And although most traffic in Fidonet is nowadays handled by Internet
IJ> connections, nobody needs to fear the cost implications anymore, even
IJ> when they are using dialin connections. At least over here in Germany
IJ> most phone carriers provide flat rates for national calls.
IJ> 
IJ> And yes, I really love that sound of my modem when someone connects.
IJ> Still today! :-)
IJ> 
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To which Drew Klenotic replies...

Just a side note:  There is a project called SIMNET that aims to bridge
the gap between the dial up crowd and the telnet crowd.  Also, Lantronix
boxes are a good alternative as they fool the computer into thinking it's
a modem but it "dials" to telnet connections.

And again, welcome back.

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