CompuServe was launched on September 24, 1979. I started using CompuServe in 1984. I used an Atari 800 computer with a 300-baud modem. It cost $16 an hour.
I thought it was great. For example, I am an Orioles fan. If they played a night game in Seattle, the box score would not be in the next morning’s paper. However, I could go on CompuServe about 1/2 hour after the game was over and see the box score.
Sad! 