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5X

(3,989 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 07:25 PM Nov 2019

"Dances like a dial up modem trying to get on AOL." Trevor Noah.

Funniest thing I ever heard. I spent 25 years working on those and
swear I worked on every single computer that ever connected to AOL.

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"Dances like a dial up modem trying to get on AOL." Trevor Noah. (Original Post) 5X Nov 2019 OP
I hate AOL Submariner Nov 2019 #1
I do too, but I should be grateful, 5X Nov 2019 #2
I LOVE Trevor Noah. wnylib Nov 2019 #3

Submariner

(13,283 posts)
1. I hate AOL
Thu Nov 7, 2019, 07:48 PM
Nov 2019

I set up my brand new Micron desktop with Windows 98, and then inserted one of those billions of CDs AOL mailed out, so I should take advantage of the 30-day free dial-up trial.

As I listened to the AOL CD cycling in the CD drawer tray, my Micron went directly to the blue screen of death. So instead of enjoying my new PC, I spent the next day reloading with the many many floppy discs, but losing many extra features. I'm sure I wasn't the only AOL sucker.

wnylib

(25,355 posts)
3. I LOVE Trevor Noah.
Fri Nov 8, 2019, 03:16 PM
Nov 2019

My favorite comedian. Brilliant in addition to being so funny that he makes me laugh to the point of tears.

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