Microsoft releases a consumer-focused OS designed for the digital media age. Despite its instability, it pushes home users toward digital photos and music.
Part of the 16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2000 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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2000 Classic: Surviving the Y2K Bug
As the clock struck midnight on January 1st, the predicted global computer collapse failed to materialize. The massive preparation efforts proved successful, an...czytaj dalej »
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.Part of the 18 Internet Evolu...czytaj dalej »
2000 Legacy: The Launch of RSS 1.0
The "Rich Site Summary" (RSS) 1.0 specification is released. It standardizes how content is syndicated across the web, allowing users to build their own news fe...czytaj dalej »
1997 Archive: The "Deep Blue" Rematch
IBM’s Deep Blue defeats world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a highly publicized match. The result is broadcast live on the web, drawing millions of viewers a...czytaj dalej »
1997 Report: Introduction of the "PNG" Format
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 E...czytaj dalej »
1998 Report: Y2K Anxiety Begins to Peak
As 1999 approaches, internet forums and news sites become flooded with theories about the Year 2000 bug, driving massive investment in IT infrastructure and sof...czytaj dalej »
1999 Archive: The Birth of RSS
Dan Libby and Ramanathan V. Guha at Netscape develop RSS (RDF Site Summary). This allows users to "subscribe" to website updates, creating the foundation for ne...czytaj dalej »
1998 File: The Birth of the "Open Source" Term
The term "Open Source" is officially adopted during a strategy session in Palo Alto. This leads to the creation of the Open Source Initiative, protecting the ph...czytaj dalej »
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 model sets the stage for the e...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 »
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2000 Report: The "I Love You" Virus
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2000 Classic: Surviving the Y2K Bug
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2000 Classic: Broadband Overtakes Dial-Up (Growth)
While dial-up is still common, 2000 marks a massive surge in DSL and Cable Internet adoption in the US. The...read more »
2000 Legacy: The Launch of DeviantArt
The world’s largest online art community is founded. It provides a platform for digital artists to share work and interact,...read more »