The first version of the 802.11 wireless networking standard is released. This invisible revolution will eventually untether the internet from the desktop and enable the mobile era.
Part of the 18 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1997 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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1998 Classic: The DMCA is Passed
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act is signed into law in the US. It becomes the legal foundation for how copyright is enforced online, creating the "notice an...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 »
1999 Legacy: The Launch of MSN Messenger
Microsoft enters the instant messaging wars with MSN Messenger, directly challenging AOL's dominance and introducing "emoticons" to millions of workspaces and b...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 »
2000 Vault: The Rise of Baidu
Robin Li and Eric Xu found Baidu in Beijing. It quickly becomes the dominant search engine in China, creating a localized alternative to the global internet gia...czytaj dalej »
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 industry through digital file sharing.Part of the ...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 »
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 »
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 images of the Martian surface.Part of the 18 In...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 »
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1997 Vault: The Launch of Slashdot
"News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters." Slashdot launches, becoming a massive hub for tech news and the "Slashdot effect"—where a...read more »
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.read more »
1997 File: Jornada 820 and Mobile Web
HP releases early "palmtop" PCs with built-in modems. While slow, they allow early adopters to check emails and browse text-heavy...read more »
1997 Classic: The Launch of SixDegrees.com
Andrew Weinreich launches SixDegrees.com, often cited as the first true social media site. It allows users to create profiles and...read more »