Netscape Communications goes public, and its stock price nearly triples on the first day. This event marks the official start of the Dot-Com Bubble, proving that „internet potential” is a massive magnet for Wall Street capital.
Part of the 16 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1995 Edition archive. Historically Verified
🔥 Top 10: Technology
1999 Legacy: 1999 The Year of the Content Creator
This year proved the internet belonged to the users. Between Napster and Blogger, 1999 was the moment we stopped being "consumers" and started being "participan...czytaj dalej »
2000 Classic: Google Launches AdWords
Google introduces AdWords with 350 initial customers. By allowing businesses to buy ads based on specific keywords, Google creates a highly effective, performan...czytaj dalej »
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 of the PC experience for ...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 »
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 »
2000 Report: The "I Love You" Virus
A simple email with the subject "ILOVEYOU" spreads globally in hours, infecting millions of PCs. It is one of the most damaging malware attacks in history, high...czytaj dalej »
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 »
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 mention on the site would crash ...czytaj dalej »
1996 Vault: The Debut of Flash (FutureSplash)
FutureWave releases FutureSplash Animator, which is quickly acquired by Macromedia and renamed Flash. It enables high-quality vector animations and interactivit...czytaj dalej »
1997 Vault: The Birth of Wi-Fi (802.11)
The first version of the 802.11 wireless networking standard is released. This invisible revolution will eventually untether the internet from the desktop and e...czytaj dalej »
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1995 Vault: The Launch of Windows 95 and IE
Microsoft releases Windows 95 with the "Internet Jumpstart Kit," which includes Internet Explorer 1.0. By bundling a browser with the...read more »
1995 Classic: The Birth of PHP
Rasmus Lerdorf releases the first version of PHP (Personal Home Page Tools). This server-side scripting language becomes the backbone of...read more »