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[–] mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Back before bubblejets existed, it was a fucktonne less frequent.

[–] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Dot Matrix FTW!

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] sheogorath@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

30 years ago meaning the late 60s early 70s right?

[–] this_1_is_mine@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

My library was using dot matrix clear until 1998 when they finally got enough funding to be modernized. Wauwatosa public library in Milwaukee county mind you. Not a small dollar donor supported space.