The Professor Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 We love to complain about the amount of email we receive, and maybe the problem is that it’s just too easy to send an email now—a few taps on a smartphone is all it takes. But back in 1984, it required some serious dedication. This local TV relic from the UK shows just how much more complicated it was to send an email thirty-two years ago, using the Prestel system. From Motherboard: How to Send an Email in 1984 Database 1984 http://motherboard.vice.com/read/how-to-send-an-email-in-1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Hah! I remember this clip! There's a really good, VERY LONG documentary about BBS floating around on the internet too. "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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