I don't remember much of the dialup age but I remember more than most of my friends since my friends can't seem to recall a time when the Internet screeched in bloody agony as I tried to connect with my little Webkinz. That connection sound still gives me the chills. So, I don't really remember what we used, to be honest. I was too young at the time. I just remember the sound of computer screams and being really frustrated that I couldn't move the computer to a more comfortable place because the phone cord didn't reach.