Minitel to be shut down tomorrow

[mrpowcz]

Interesting, I didn't even know such thing existed!

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/m...to-the-intern/

Speeds were 1.2kbit download and 75bits/s (yeah) upload

[5magics]

I just saw this thread and checked out a wiki page. It's quite an interesting read, especially considering how successful it was:-

France Télécom estimates that almost 9 million terminals—including web-enabled personal computers (Windows, Mac OS, and Linux)—had access to the network at the end of 1999, and that it was used by 25 million people (of a total population of 60 million).

Quite a high percentage of users for such a relatively low-key enterprise.

...and there was text based "adult content" available. A true, modern day "Lady Chatterley's Lover".