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Re:Should I replace my 56k modem with a 28.8K Modem? by 1letterunixname on Sunday November 19, 2023 @05:00PM (#38338721)
Back in the day, Central Computer carried packaged RedHat and clear vinyl Slackware CD sets. One of the few brick and mortar computer and software store regional chains that still exist in the US, the other being MicroCenter.

https://centralcomputer.com

https://www.microcenter.com

I worked at Egghead Software in high school and managed NFR pricing on Netcom. Egghead was one of the first chains to go under because it couldn't compete with the hypermarts like CompUSA and Fry's Electronics, both of which are now also defunct given way to BestBuy and Amazon.

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Re:Should I replace my 56k modem with a 28.8K Modem? by arglebargle123 on Sunday November 19, 2023 @09:19PM (#38341380)
That's a name I haven't heard for a very long time. Central Computer was a fantastic shop.
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Re:Should I replace my 56k modem with a 28.8K Modem? by Stratoscope on Monday November 20, 2023 @08:48PM (#38357781)
They are still in business, with five stores!

https://www.centralcomputer.com/

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