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The first internet was the telegraphy network, in fact, much foundational computer technology came from telegraphy.

"The Victorian Internet" by Tom Standage




I second that book recommendation. Very interesting and educational.


I wonder what telegraph era memes and shitposting looked like.


Terry Pratchett's Going Postal has a bit of that.




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