The 40 best dying or dead technologies
Technology evolves at a breakneck speed, which mean's today's most-used technology, could just be a fleeting memory by tomorrow.
Sometimes, the loss is a good thing - who wants busy signals or staticky TV?. At other times, the departure stirs bittersweet feelings (remember saying farewell to your trusty old C:\ prompt?).
We've compiled a list of 40 once-commonplace activities that are rapidly approaching extinction. Some are in danger of disappearing, while others have already vanished. So join us for a spirited send-off.