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Explore the nostalgic world of dialup modems through a JavaScript lens in this JSConf US 2015 conference talk. Dive into the implementation of an end-to-end frequency-shift keying modem using the Web Audio API, capable of sending and receiving data between computers. Learn how to decode the iconic sounds of dialup connections and understand their underlying language. Experience an interactive session that demonstrates encoding and decoding modem tones using JavaScript, bringing the classic "Pshhhkkkkkkrrrr​kakingkakingkakingtsh​chchchchchchchcch​dingdingding" to life in a modern web browser context.