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AOL will stop offering dial-up internet service after more than 30 years in business
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this post was submitted on 11 Aug 2025
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I was sorting through a box of CDs recently and found a handful of shrinkwrapped AOL disks. Looks like they go for a few bucks each on eBay now, probably for the novelty factor or as frisbees. I should have stashed a few more. :D
When the Circuit City in my neighborhood was shutting down, they set out all their "freebie" items on the sidewalk. There were several HUGE boxes - like 3'x3'x3' aisle display boxes - absolutely stuffed with AOL CDs, and a sign that said "Free". I grabbed a few armfuls and took them home. I used a bunch as frisbees and coasters, but then quickly ran out of uses for them. I would find them in random places around the house for several years after.