France Pulls the Plug on the Minitel

Discussion in 'Computers and The Internet' started by skip, Jun 29, 2012.

  1. skip

    skip Founder Administrator

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    France says goodbye to the Minitel, which first rolled out in 1982, way before the World Wide Web. It was a terminal which was given FREE to every French household. It enabled them to check train schedules, bank balances, and even have virtual sex. Many French households didn't bother to buy computers for many years and instead relied upon the Minitel to keep them connected and informed.

    Goodbye Minitel!

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    http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jun/28/minitel-france-says-farewell
     
    skip, Jun 29, 2012
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  3. Colimon

    Colimon Cheesus Christo

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    Ah yes, the Minitel. My mom's friend spoke of this, but I guess I didn't realize just how awesome it was at the time because I was young.
     
    Colimon, Jul 8, 2012
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