My compuserve mail
A blast from the past! Compuserve was one of the first commercial online services, launched in 1969. It was a pioneering platform that allowed users to access email, news, and other online content using a dial-up modem.
Compuserve Mail, specifically, was the email service offered by Compuserve. It was a proprietary system that used a unique addressing scheme and allowed users to send and receive emails within the Compuserve network.
Here are some interesting facts about Compuserve Mail:
- Email addresses: Compuserve Mail addresses were in the format "[email protected]" or "[email protected]" (Prodigy was another online service acquired by Compuserve).
- Character limits: Emails were limited to 80 characters per line and 400 characters per message.
- Attachments: Compuserve Mail did not support attachments. If you needed to send a file, you had to use a separate file transfer protocol (FTP) or a third-party service.
- Spam: Compuserve Mail was notorious for its spam issues. The service was plagued by unsolicited commercial emails, which were often sent by spammers using Compuserve's own email servers.
- Security: Compuserve Mail's security was relatively weak, making it vulnerable to hacking and email spoofing.
- Discontinuation: Compuserve Mail was discontinued in 2001, as the company shifted its focus to other online services and eventually sold its assets to AOL (America Online).
Do you have any fond memories of using Compuserve Mail or any other early online services?