article_snippet: we had a teletype terminal that had been brought to we school with an acoustic modem attached.
article_snippet: we would play with computers at school, in Explorer Scouts, in stores like Radio Shack and at home.
article_snippet: Finally in 1982, I bought the central office computer.
article_snippet: Some of my friends already had computers and now my time came and I finally got my own.
article_snippet: I purchased a Heathkit H-89, which we built in a friend's basement.
article_snippet: At the same time I also bought a Hayes 309 baud Smartmodem.
article_snippet: I used my computer and modem to log onto electronic bulletin board systems, or BBS, and create more friendships and acquaintances.
article_snippet: As the months went on, we all started to notice issues staying connected with we all modems for any length of time.