QModem got passed around to the CS freshman by an older student when I started c...

		dugmartin on Dec 30, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tell HN: John Friel my father, internet pioneer an... QModem got passed around to the CS freshman by an older student when I started college in ‘89. It was my gateway to the local BBS scene where I made a lot of friendships, both online and at monthly “swap, meet the sysops” meetings we had at a local sub shop.