The Portable Network Graphics (PNG) 1.0 specification is released as a patent-free alternative to the GIF, improving web image quality.
Part of the 18 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1997 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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1998 File: The Rise of Diamond Rio (MP3 Players)
The first commercially successful portable MP3 player, the Diamond Rio PMP300, is released. It triggers a massive legal battle with the music industry and signa...czytaj dalej »
1998 Vault: The Launch of Rotten Tomatoes
Senh Duong launches Rotten Tomatoes to help fans find reviews for Jackie Chan movies. It quickly becomes the definitive internet "Tomatometer" for film criticis...czytaj dalej »
1997 Archive: 1997 The Year of Connection
This year proved that the internet was becoming a persistent space. Between AIM, SixDegrees, and the birth of blogs, the web shifted from a place you "visited" ...czytaj dalej »
Steve Jobs
Introduction Steve Jobs was an American business magnate, industrial designer, and inventor. He was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, ...czytaj dalej »
1999 Vault: The Launch of Britannica.com
The legendary encyclopedia goes online for free, and the site immediately crashes due to overwhelming traffic, signaling the end of the printed encyclopedia era...czytaj dalej »
1998 File: Google is Officially Incorporated
In September, Larry Page and Sergey Brin incorporate Google Inc. in a friend's garage in Menlo Park. Backed by a $100,000 check from Andy Bechtolsheim, they beg...czytaj dalej »
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution: Unleashing the power of innovation and reshaping the world. Introduction The Industrial Revolution refers to a period of significan...czytaj dalej »
1999 Vault: The Birth of Blogger
Evan Williams and Meg Hourihan (Pyra Labs) launch Blogger. It makes publishing online so easy that anyone can have a voice, triggering the first true "golden ag...czytaj dalej »
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.Part of the 18 Internet Ev...czytaj dalej »
1999 Archive: Internet Explorer 5.0 Release
Microsoft's browser achieves over 50% market share, introducing "favicons" and significantly improving how web pages handle complex layouts.Part of the 19 Inter...czytaj dalej »
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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 »
1997 Vault: The Birth of Grand Theft Auto
The first GTA is released. Its top-down digital world and reactive NPCs provide early inspiration for complex virtual environments.read more »
1997 Legacy: Netflix is Founded
Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found Netflix as a DVD-by-mail service. While not yet a streaming giant, its website-first rental...read more »
1997 Report: The Launch of GoDaddy
Bob Parsons founds Jomax Technologies, later renamed GoDaddy, simplifying the process of domain registration for small businesses.read more »