[Coco] **JUNK** An interesting article...

[wdg3rd at comcast.net]

Very definitely CompuServe.  I remember that exact list of newspapers.  It was one of the first things we demonstrated on Vidtex (whether the Coco cripple terminal with built-in 300 bps modem or the software on the Mod One/3, the Mod 2 or the Coco cartridge (everything 300 bps when I started at RS).  CompuServe was just a way for H&R Block to spin off their excess CPU capacity during the off-season at first.  A bunch of DEC systems, and the account numbers were octal.

Ward Griffiths

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arthur Flexser" <flexser at fiu.edu>
> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 3:38:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [Coco] **JUNK** An interesting article...
> 
> Yes, that was definitely CompuServe.  I loved the picture of the guy
> identified as "Richard Halloran---Owns Home Computer".
> 
> Art
> 
> On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 6:45 PM, Al Hartman <alhartman6 at optonline.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > There’s not only a Coco in here, but a Model I as well. Definitely NOT the
> > internet, most likely a fledgling Compuserve given the Columbus Ohio
> > location.
> >
> >
> > http://news.yahoo.com/yourself-favor-watch-hilarious-1981-tv-report-internet-172038755.html
> >
> > -[ Al ]-
> >
> > --
> > Coco mailing list
> > Coco at maltedmedia.com
> > https://pairlist5.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/coco
> >
> 
> --
> Coco mailing list
> Coco at maltedmedia.com
> https://pairlist5.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/coco
>