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We used floppy disks to exchange files. Software was purchased and received by post mail as bunch of floppy disks. Was it better or worse? It was fun. Much more
by dgudkov 14y ago
We used floppy disks to exchange files. Software was purchased and received by post mail as bunch of floppy disks. Was it better or worse? It was fun. Much more exclusive than now.
- brudgers 14y agoSneakernet was a common network protocol.
- mapster 14y agoyes, the UPS truck stopping in front of the house to deliver a package full of floppies full of freeware. That was a 'download'. But more importantly I recall the wonderful years of 92-94 when the internet was really blooming and become a reality for the masses - there was feeling that something profound and very special was occurring and I was watching it come alive. Now if only I would have snapped out of my glassy eyed haze and snapped up some domains, that would be a cherry on top.