Apple releases the iBook with „AirPort” wireless networking. It is the first consumer product to make Wi-Fi truly accessible and „cool,” finally cutting the cord for home internet users.
Part of the 19 Internet Evolution Facts: The 1999 Edition archive. Historically Verified
🔥 Top 10: Technology
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 »
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 »
1998 Vault: The Launch of Rotten Tomatoes
Senh Duong launches Rotten Tomatoes to help fans find reviews for Jackie Chan movies. It quickly becomes the definitive internet "Tomatometer" for film criticis...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 »
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 »
Architecture
"Building dreams, shaping the world." Introduction Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structur...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 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 »
1996 Vault: 1996 The Year of the Community
This year proved the internet wasn't just a library; it was a town square. With the rise of ICQ, webmail, and multiplayer gaming, the web transitioned from a pl...czytaj dalej »
2000 Legacy: Pandora and the Music Genome Project
Will Glaser and Tim Westergren launch the Music Genome Project, which leads to the creation of Pandora. It uses early algorithmic logic to recommend music based...czytaj dalej »
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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...read more »
1999 Vault: The Launch of SETI@home
This project allows millions of internet users to donate their "idle" computer power to help search for extraterrestrial life, showcasing...read more »
1999 Vault: The Melissa Virus
One of the first "macro viruses" spreads via email, overloading servers globally and forcing the public to take "cybersecurity" and...read more »
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...read more »