Analog Modem from 1964 used to access Internet... at 300 baud

I haven't seen something this cool in a long time. This guy that goes by the handle phreakmonkey picked up a Livermore Data Systems "Model A" Accoustic Coupler modem and uses it to browse the web with everyone's favorite text browser, Lynx. Pretty amazing that a modem from 1964 can still be used today. The beauty of open standards!

Take a look:

Comments

[Andy Kaiser]

That thing is awesome... Also makes you appreciate what we have today. I'd forgotten how slow 300 baud was. Imagine having to load pages at a speed which some people could probably type.

Either way, that's a very cool device. I'd love to have one. Good find, Rob.