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Yes, in the 1980s we downloaded games from the radio (newslttrs.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phreaking

Your use of the word is probably also valid, but this is the more known form at this point.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

The more you know, thanks! Didn't know that.