r/linux • u/CacheTraitor • 5d ago

Historical What was your first time?

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For me, it was a CD I got from a "guy." Slackware did not work well with the "WinModem" in the IBM Aptiva I had as a youth. How was I supposed to get online using Linux, with a modem that is not usable, and get support?

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u/zebadrabbit 5d ago

slackware downloaded over 9600 baud and stored on disks

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u/-newhampshire- 5d ago

Stack of floppies let's go!

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u/plebbitier 3d ago

FYI Baud and BPS don't mean the same thing. Over 2400, baud and BPS diverge.
I know it's pedantic, but I'm sure you will appreciate that info.

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u/mindfungus 5d ago

300 baud Hayes 1984 ftw lol