Subj : Perceptions
To   : Mike Dippel
From : Mortar
Date : Tue Jan 13 2026 09:48:24

  Re: Re: The Birth of HobbyNet
  By: Mike Dippel to Amessyroom on Tue Jan 13 2026 09:18:06

 > I was actually an ISP with my first BBS since callers could use my internet
 > connection when they dialed in.

That doesn't make you an ISP.  An ISP provides dedicated connections via cable, DSL, fiber, etc., along with other services.  You were just sharing your own personal connection.

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