[OT] Any Evidence of internet cafes (pre-1998)?

[Ray Cote]

>Hello, everyone-
>
>             Sorry to interrupt my lurking, but 
>I've been asked if I or anyone I know can 
>provide anecdotal evidence of an Internet café 
>ANYWHERE in the US, in prior to 1998?

Not sure it matches your requirements exactly, 
but there was this thing called the People's 
Computer Company put together by Bob Albrecht 
back in the 70's. In addition to an excellent 
publication (of which I probably have every 
copy), I recall they had a storefront operation 
where people came in to use computers.  They also 
started a little thing called Dr. Dobb's Journal.

No doubt, they were supporting FIDO BBS networks 
when they came available. So if you're looking 
for evidence of a place where people could come, 
use computers, and network, this would definitely 
be precedence.

Check out the following site:
	<http://sumeru.stanford.edu/pcc/>

Contact Bob Albrecht who was the Dragon man behind it all.

--Ray

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