SMRTR TechApr 5, 2026Daily.dev

Build your own Dial-up ISP with a Raspberry Pi

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A retro computing enthusiast created a local dial-up ISP using a Raspberry Pi, phone line simulator, and USB modem to connect vintage computers like a 1999 iBook G3 to the internet at authentic 33.6K speeds. The project uses Linux tools mgetty and PPP to handle modem connections and includes Macproxy Classic software that translates modern websites into formats old browsers can display. The setup successfully enables wireless dial-up internet through original AirPort hardware, recreating the authentic late-90s browsing experience.

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