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“That is to say, the sounds weren’t a sign that data was being transferred: they were the data being transferred. This noise was the analog world being bridged by the digital. If you are old enough to remember it, you still knew a world that was analog-first.” —
Alexis Madrigal - The Mechanics and Meaning of That Ol’ Dial-Up Modem Sound (via thisistheverge)
This brought back lovely memories of the mid-90s and our first old computer. I remember this sound as the one of anticipation. In fact, I think if I could translate into sound that buzzy, anxious feeling I get before something exciting, this would be it. The best part of this, for me, is right at the top. Madrigal types out a version of the dial-up modem sound in English for us:
“Pshhhkkkkkkrrrrkakingkakingkakingtshchchchchchchchcch
*ding*ding*ding”
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Working in Toph’s office today means I get to stare out the window at the Rhodies while my brain fires up. (Taken with instagram)
Mom and I are at a showing of a play called Penelope, which takes place in an empty swimming pool. This should be good. (Taken with instagram)
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BearBear nap time.
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