AOL launches AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) as a standalone service. The distinctive „door opening” and „door closing” sounds become the soundtrack of a generation’s social life.
Part of the 18 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1997 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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1997 Legacy: The Launch of Babel Fish
AltaVista launches Babel Fish, the web’s first near-instant language translation service. For the first time, users can translate entire web pages, making the i...czytaj dalej »
1999 Vault: The Launch of SETI@home
This project allows millions of internet users to donate their "idle" computer power to help search for extraterrestrial life, showcasing the power of distribut...czytaj dalej »
1999 Legacy: The Wi-Fi (802.11b) Boom
Apple releases the iBook with "AirPort" wireless networking. It is the first consumer product to make Wi-Fi truly accessible and "cool," finally cutting the cor...czytaj dalej »
2000 Report: The "All Your Base Are Belong To Us" Meme
A poorly translated intro from the game Zero Wing goes viral on forums and via Flash animations, defining the "internet humor" of the new millennium.Part of the...czytaj dalej »
Technology
Unleash the Future: Discover the cutting-edge world of AI and robotics. Introduction Technology is constantly evolving, bringing forth new and exciting ad...czytaj dalej »
17 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1998 Edition
The year 1998 was the moment the internet got "organized." It was the peak of the first dot-com boom, the year of massive corporate mergers, and most importantl...czytaj dalej »
1997 Vault: The Birth of Wi-Fi (802.11)
The first version of the 802.11 wireless networking standard is released. This invisible revolution will eventually untether the internet from the desktop and e...czytaj dalej »
1998 File: The Drudge Report and the Clinton Scandal
Matt Drudge uses his website to break news about the Monica Lewinsky scandal, proving for the first time that a single person with a website can compete with ma...czytaj dalej »
2000 Legacy: 2000 The Year of the Great Filter
This year proved that while "internet hype" could die, the "internet itself" was indestructible. By filtering out the weak companies and surviving the Y2K scare...czytaj dalej »
Astronomy
"Discover the wonders of the universe with Astronomy: Unveiling the mysteries beyond our world." Introduction Astronomy is the scientific study of celesti...czytaj dalej »
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1997 Classic: Google.com is Registered
In September, Larry Page and Sergey Brin officially register the domain google.com. The project moves out of Stanford’s servers and...read more »
1997 Vault: The Death of Netscape’s Dominance
Microsoft bundles Internet Explorer 4.0 deeply into Windows 98 previews, effectively winning the "Browser War" through OS integration.read more »
1997 File: The Rise of Digital MP3s
The Winamp media player is released. Combined with the rise of the MP3 format, it begins to disrupt the music...read more »
1997 Report: The Mars Pathfinder Landing
NASA’s mission to Mars becomes a massive web event, with millions of people logging on to see the first high-res...read more »