Duh.

I remember using U. Akron’s dialup to ditch AOL dialup back in the day. I also remember using UA when I was in a jam at a network client site and needed a driver for something.

Now, I’m able to use the UA dialup numbers to allow me to go mobile and maintain a ‘net connection when wifi isn’t available (*cough* Tri-C). I just persuade my notebook to talk to my cell phone and have it dial out. This solves the problem of getting stuck with T-Mobile’s Internet plan for $20 a month (ouch).

One setback (not counting the fact its a low speed connection): the UA dialup account is only good for when you’re a current student. Good motivation to keep taking classes, right? This is one of those “you know you’re a geek when…”