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 major news networks.
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1998 Vault: The Launch of the iMac G3
Apple releases the colorful, translucent iMac. With its built-in modem and "i" for "Internet," it is marketed as the easiest way for families to get online, sav...czytaj dalej »
Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore)
Introduction Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore) The Francis Scott Key Bridge, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is a prominent landmark that spans across ...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 »
Robotics
Introduction Robotics is a multidisciplinary field that combines elements of computer science, engineering, and mathematics to design, develop, and operate r...czytaj dalej »
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 begins its journey to becomi...czytaj dalej »
16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2000 Edition
The year 2000 was a rollercoaster of digital survival and corporate reality checks. After breathing a sigh of relief as the "Y2K bug" failed to end the world, t...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 »
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 »
Computer science
"Unleash the power of innovation with Computer science." Introduction Computer science is a field of study that encompasses the theory, design, developmen...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 »
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1998 Classic: 1998 The Year of the Portal
This year proved that the internet was no longer just a collection of links. Between the rise of Google and...read more »
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 »