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What happens when the internet disappears?

Many valuable websites and articles are disappearing, affecting cultural research and continuity.
A Pew Research study highlights that 38% of web pages from 2013 are no longer accessible.

Boss couldn't learn how to use a browser after a year

Tech support in the 1990s relied on informal communication and quick fixes rather than structured approaches.
#youtube

The 20 Best Viral Videos From 20 Years of YouTube

YouTube celebrates 20 years as a viral video repository and cultural centerpiece, sustaining collective online memories across generations.

The Website of Old YouTube Clips That Feels Like a Gut Punch

Nostalgia for early digital moments drives interest in archival sites like IMG_0001, highlighting a longing for unfiltered and pure online experiences.

The 20 Best Viral Videos From 20 Years of YouTube

YouTube celebrates 20 years as a viral video repository and cultural centerpiece, sustaining collective online memories across generations.

The Website of Old YouTube Clips That Feels Like a Gut Punch

Nostalgia for early digital moments drives interest in archival sites like IMG_0001, highlighting a longing for unfiltered and pure online experiences.
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#world-wide-web

As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction

The concept of linked information, as proposed by Vannevar Bush, remains fundamental to today's web despite evolving challenges from modern platforms.

What the web looked like in 1994, the year it became the internet

The World Wide Web in its early stages was primarily utilized by researchers, hobbyists, and hackers for communication, file downloading, and information search.

As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction

The concept of linked information, as proposed by Vannevar Bush, remains fundamental to today's web despite evolving challenges from modern platforms.

What the web looked like in 1994, the year it became the internet

The World Wide Web in its early stages was primarily utilized by researchers, hobbyists, and hackers for communication, file downloading, and information search.
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"Click bait", "Call to action", "Social Media", Automatic playing of audio and or video, overadvertisement, and revenue from advertisements on tragedies, have ruined the internet --- where do we go from there?

The early internet was more peaceful and less commercialized; reclaiming a genuine online experience is still possible today.
#elwood-edwards

AOL's 'You've Got Mail' voice, Elwood Edwards, dies at age 74

Elwood Edwards, known for 'You've Got Mail', passed away, leaving an unforgettable mark on digital communication.

Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL's You've Got Mail' Alert, Dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL's 'You've got mail,' was pivotal in introducing many Americans to the internet during the 1990s.

Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL You've got mail' greeting, dies aged 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's 'You've got mail', passed away at 74, leaving a legacy intertwined with the early internet.
His recordings shaped online communication and became cultural catchphrases of the late 90s.

The voice of AOL's 'You've got mail!' has died at 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind 'You've got mail!', passed away at 74, marking his influential role in early internet history.

Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' alert, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice of 'You've got mail!', has passed away, leaving behind a legacy in tech and media.

AOL's 'You've Got Mail' voice, Elwood Edwards, dies at age 74

Elwood Edwards, known for 'You've Got Mail', passed away, leaving an unforgettable mark on digital communication.

Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL's You've Got Mail' Alert, Dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL's 'You've got mail,' was pivotal in introducing many Americans to the internet during the 1990s.

Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL You've got mail' greeting, dies aged 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's 'You've got mail', passed away at 74, leaving a legacy intertwined with the early internet.
His recordings shaped online communication and became cultural catchphrases of the late 90s.

The voice of AOL's 'You've got mail!' has died at 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind 'You've got mail!', passed away at 74, marking his influential role in early internet history.

Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' alert, dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the voice of 'You've got mail!', has passed away, leaving behind a legacy in tech and media.
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#cybersecurity

Building Secure Applications with OpenSSL

Understanding SSL/TLS is crucial for secure distributed computing.
OpenSSL is a vital open-source tool for implementing SSL/TLS.

'We Were Wrong': An Oral History of WIRED's Original Website

Reflecting on WIRED's role, the article acknowledges both the successes and failures of the internet as it has evolved over 30 years.

Building Secure Applications with OpenSSL

Understanding SSL/TLS is crucial for secure distributed computing.
OpenSSL is a vital open-source tool for implementing SSL/TLS.

'We Were Wrong': An Oral History of WIRED's Original Website

Reflecting on WIRED's role, the article acknowledges both the successes and failures of the internet as it has evolved over 30 years.
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#innovation

Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78

Ward Christensen pioneered online bulletin boards, setting the foundation for modern messaging apps and social media.

Star Wars Galaxies Was 'No Man's Sky In 2003,' Says MMO Legend

The early internet had optimistic game-changing potential.
Rich Vogel's work revolutionized the MMO genre.

Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78

Ward Christensen pioneered online bulletin boards, setting the foundation for modern messaging apps and social media.

Star Wars Galaxies Was 'No Man's Sky In 2003,' Says MMO Legend

The early internet had optimistic game-changing potential.
Rich Vogel's work revolutionized the MMO genre.
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I just discovered Web Design Museum and got lost for two hours

The Web Design Museum serves as a nostalgic archive showcasing the evolution and playful design of the web from the 90s through the 2010s.

Decentralized AI: Largest Companies Will Lose the Status of Monopoly | HackerNoon

The Internet has rapidly evolved, giving rise to technologies like AI and blockchain, but access remains unequal due to centralized control.

The Magic Cookie, Longtime Enabler Of Ad Tech, Dies At 30 | AdExchanger

The cookie, originally designed to support an in-browser shopping cart feature, became the go-to ID for ad servers and networks, enabling ad targeting.
The cookie was born in 1994, but its impact on advertising lasted until its death in 2021.

Thomas Jaspers: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

There are humorous and embarrassing aspects of one's internet history
The article highlights various sources of comedic content

David Mills, the internet's Father Time, dies at 85

Professor David L Mills, one of the original builders of the internet, died at 85.
Mills is known for inventing and implementing the Network Time Protocol (NTP), allowing computers to synchronize their time clocks.

What's the golden age of online services? Well, now is good

The internet as we know it today only dates back to 1991 with the Commercial Internet eXchange (CIX)
Before CIX, ordinary people had to use online services like AOL and CompuServe to access the internet

Netscape at 30: What the defunct browser can tell us about the modern internet

Vintage web browsers like Netscape Navigator from 30 years ago are not practical for modern use due to incompatibility with most websites.

Why Deliverability Matters to Me

The importance of deliverability in maintaining email as a valuable communication tool.
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