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- 1Column reflects on how far internet access has come●Column: This ain’t your dad’s dial-up world anymore
A new opinion column argues that the era of dial-up internet is firmly behind us, contrasting the slow, noisy connections of the past with today's always-on, high-speed connectivity. The piece frames this shift as a generational change, suggesting younger users have no memory of the old constraints. The column has drawn limited engagement so far, with readers in the community discussing how dramatically everyday online life has evolved.