Apparently, this is still around

[shortylickens]

http://www.aol.com/


Who knew?

 

[Rakehellion]

You mean a multi-billion dollar corporation has a website? Shocking.

 

[Mixolydian]

Aol will probably always exist in some form or another.

 

[Anonemous]

You'll be surprised they still make a nice profit from dial up still...

 

[mmntech]

They own Engadget and a few other successful blogs.

 

[xSauronx]

ran into a customer the other day who still used aol (he has broadband). no god damn idea why. i didnt even ask. i didnt want to know.

 

[88keys]

You'll be surprised they still make a nice profit from dial up still...

That is amazing considering the broadband alternatives out there today. I know alot of rural areas dont have access to cable or dsl. but usually can get internet via satellite or cellular network.

As much as the internet has changed since the 90's, I can't imagine dialup being very useful anymore for much of anything. If dial up was my only option. I would either move, or just not have internet.

 

[Anonemous]

That is amazing considering the broadband alternatives out there today. I know alot of rural areas dont have access to cable or dsl. but usually can get internet via satellite or cellular network.

As much as the internet has changed since the 90's, I can't imagine dialup being very useful anymore for much of anything. If dial up was my only option. I would either move, or just not have internet.

Yea, to the tune of $500M:

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/02/18/aol-dial-up-profits/

 

[MonKENy]

I see ALOT of people who still use aol emails.

I want to punch them in the throat

 

[Ken g6]

Old news: This was on Slashdot today.

OK, it was just mentioned in passing, but it was on Slashdot. 😉

 

[Zeze]

That is amazing considering the broadband alternatives out there today. I know alot of rural areas dont have access to cable or dsl. but usually can get internet via satellite or cellular network.

As much as the internet has changed since the 90's, I can't imagine dialup being very useful anymore for much of anything. If dial up was my only option. I would either move, or just not have internet.

The AOL discussion was on reddit the other day.

1. People use AOL because they have no dsl/cable in rural areas. Yes you may have satellite or other options, but they're still terribly expensive. AOL is a valid option where it requires no hardware installation, and just costs a cheap monthly fee.

2. AOL exists today because they're not just an ISP, but a content provider- similar to Yahoo.

 

[MaxPayne63]

When all you do is read e-mail from grandkids and occasionally read a knitting blog there isn't much point to worrying about whether your ISP is nerd approved.

 

[BoomerD]

When all you do is read e-mail from grandkids and occasionally read a knitting blog there isn't much point to worrying about whether your ISP is nerd approved.

rofl.

My neighbor in California still uses AOL...he's in his 60's.

 

[Mixolydian]

rofl.

My neighbor in California still uses AOL...he's in his 60's.

but is his modem compatible with the new blazing fast v.92 speeds? :hmm:

 

[Greenman]

My wife still uses an AOL email address, I can't see how it could possibly matter.

 

[BoomerD]

but is his modem compatible with the new blazing fast v.92 speeds? :hmm:

Nah, he has (or had when I moved) Comcast 15Mbs cable internet.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Lot of people can't get anything but dialup, so they're stuck with that. Or some people just don't care to upgrade. Those are the same people who, when they do decide to get broadband, they turn off their modem and computer, and even unplug the power so hackers don't get into their computer. Because hackers can also hack through the electrical grid now. :biggrin: