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 philosophy behind software like Linux and the future Android.
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1998 Vault: AOL Acquires Netscape
In a massive $4.2 billion deal, AOL buys Netscape. It is a symbolic moment marking the end of the pioneer era and the beginning of the corporate "portal" era wh...czytaj dalej »
1998 Report: The Launch of PayPal
Max Levchin, Peter Thiel, and Luke Nosek found Confinity, which later becomes PayPal. It revolutionizes the web by allowing people to send money via email, prov...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 »
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 »
1999 Legacy: TiVo and the End of Appointment TV
TiVo launches its first digital video recorder. By allowing users to pause live TV and skip commercials, it brings "internet-style" control and on-demand logic ...czytaj dalej »
Music
"Music: The Universal Language of Emotion" Introduction Music is a universal language that has been an integral part of human culture for centuries. It en...czytaj dalej »
UFO
Introduction UFO, an acronym for Unidentified Flying Object, refers to any object or phenomenon observed in the sky that cannot be readily identified or expl...czytaj dalej »
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, becoming a cornerstone of the "socia...czytaj dalej »
Fashion History
"Unveiling the timeless tapestry of Fashion history." Fashion History- Introduction Fashion History Fashion history is a fascinating field that explor...czytaj dalej »
1997 File: AOL’s "Buddy List" Goes Mainstream
AOL launches AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) as a standalone service. The distinctive "door opening" and "door closing" sounds become the soundtrack of a generation...czytaj dalej »
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1998 Classic: The DMCA is Passed
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1998 Report: The Windows 98 Launch
Microsoft releases Windows 98, which features deep integration with Internet Explorer 4.0. This move makes the web an inseparable part...read more »