Dial-Up: Behind the scenes

swivel was acting up, so i had to record it with obs. that's why there's a blue bar along the top and left edges, and the quality is low.

[thegoober]

i 100% did NOT expect this to blow up like it did
thanks for the support

[MxSlfDstrct]

this is genuinely one of the best explanations of how dial-up works that I've ever seen, kudos

[TheSteakStyles]

I love that they essentially celebrate by screaming at each other.

[DSamp]

As far as the computers connected to either modem are concerned, it's like they're connected by a very long serial cable once the modems return a CONNECT message. That's enough to immediately use programs like a terminal emulator for a BBS or unix login prompt, or for the computers to start talking a protocol like PPP (the part where the Windows dialup dialog would change to "Verifying user name and password...", which is also usually part of its duties), since internet traffic is a series of packets rather than a single stream of data.

[oatmeal]

Idk why but I think it's really cool how you can listen in on the modems talking to each other and setting up the connection. Definitely more interesting than just a loading bar or circle.

[kathfox]

you should do something similar for a failed handshake, although that would be a bit harder to explain.

[petermmm]

this is actually such a good explanation, no into, no yapping, just 30 seconds of easy to understand explanation

[davebowman]

So you're telling me that sound from my childhood is basically two computers making out

[Alphacaeus]

Actually insanely useful as a visual aid to understand this. Thanks a ton!

[Yabe_uke]

This is actually a perfect explanation of the handshake!

[Laluan]

This is the cutest dial-up I’ve ever seen

[unlokia]

Simple, concise, FUN, effective, and EXTREMELY well done. Exactly the right balance of fun and learning.

God bless you ☦️. Just what I needed!

Matthew, England. ❤

[flazzorb]

I was expecting a meme, but yeah this just straight up how dial-up works.

[SlainByTheWire]

The electric look through the peep hole then undo the chain latch before opening the door.
Hood classic.

[babybojanglesjr]

Nice! I always personified them in my head and it’s cool to see someone model it out

[nullkid]

i love this animation so much, petition for modemy to be in tpot 2

[fallonsky_]

I thought this was a meme but damn this is actually a damn good explanation. nice job man

[vaporcranberries]

This is the best explanation of dial up modems. It’s kind of cute if you explain it like this..

[LubovTumchik]

this is the most simplest and hardest explanation ever and yet i understanded it

[donniem]

You've done well, really. That was quite interesting and indeed, educational.