This is one of those how long is a piece of string or what computer should I get questions. Back in the day, it was a huge jump from zero bits per second to a 2400 Baud modem.

But in the early 1990s, “being online” meant using a 2400 BAUD modem to dial up to a Compuserve node and pay by the minute for a text-based interface to discussion forums and download servers.

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The data synchronization, for tomorrow's appointments, was an end-of-day task utilizing a 2400 baud modem (compressed data with an effective transfer rate of 4800 baud) with hardware based DES ...

The 2400 Baud Modem Virus might seem quaint by contrast, but it was not harmless. It and other virus hoaxes, like the Good Times Virus, exploited the gullibility of users to spread a story to one ...

And yet, I still thought it was awesome! When we upgraded to a 2400 baud modem and the welcome page zipped by in about 15 seconds, I was blown away! Those were heady days.

A lot of folks who bought computers a couple of years ago are finding that the 2,400-baud modems that came bundled inside aren’t up to the demands of today’s communications. The major on-line ...

And all 2400 baud modems allow 300 and 1200 baud transmission. When and if you upgrade to a standardized, reliable 9600, there is no doubt it will support 1200 and 2400 speeds as well.

Now 1,200-baud modems, which are four times as fast, are available for that price, and 2,400-baud modems can be purchased for $400 to $500.

Those who think that we should turn management of the Internet’s infrastructure over to the government had better dig out their 2400 baud modems. Not long ago, that was the “Internet as we ...

Essentially, you could post your views on electronic bulletin boards. And if you insulted someone, it would take some time for that to register, thanks to our 2400-baud modems.