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Where Are The Founders Of The Dial-Up Revolution?

Posted by simoniker on from the hayes-today-gone-tomorrow dept.

RIMBoy writes "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently tracked down the founders behind the dial-up modem revolution. The founders of Hayes Micromodem set the standard with their AT Command set. While Dennis Hayes finds himself inducted into the Computer Industry Hall of Fame, at the same time he is broke (with a stop as a bar owner) and trying to find the next big thing. Dale Heatherington cashed out early and has dedicated himself to several projects, including ham radio."

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  1. Where are they? by AtariAmarok · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Where are the founders of the dial-up revolution? They're still trying to connect with their 2400 baud modems. Be patient, they'll be here and contributing to the conversation by the end of the day, once the carrier screech indicates handshake.

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  2. I'm more Heatherington than Hayes by swb · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'd love $20M over 10 years. I'd quit, too, and go do something more personally rewarding.

    But some people are the Hayes and can't imagine what they'd do if they weren't doing what they're doing.

    Not me, $20M and out sounds good to me.