• porksnort@slrpnk.net
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    18 hours ago

    I agree, and perhaps some deep diving to find an older dot matrix printer? Should be supremely hackable. I only have experience with these:

    Next-gen teletypes

    They were extremely durable and low maintenance. Also loud and more stress inducing than a modern SMS notification.

    Good times

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      18 hours ago

      Last I checked, hospitals around my area still use dot matrix printers, mainly because of carbon copy papers…