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Posted by butterfly on May-21-2003 14:46:

the history of the internet

http://www.thelemon.net/issues/timeline.php

they missed a few things but it was still amusing.

Posted by Fundamental on May-21-2003 14:57:

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Since its inception almost 30 years ago, the internet has been transformed from a primitive device for sharing thoughts and ideas, into a massive network where people pay to connect and read advertisements they don't want, while calling each other "asshats".

Heh... That was good! Thanks!!

Posted by TranceSeeker on May-21-2003 16:39:

1997: Internet Porn introduced to businesses. Worker productivity down 97%

LOL !

Posted by JohnSmith on May-21-2003 17:40:

haha, this is awesome:

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First piece of spam appears in USENET newsgroups and is quickly removed. "Well, that should be the last of that", say users.

and also:

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Still operating after more than three years of service, Zombo is the only successful dot-com to date.

it's funny cuz you click the link and the bandwidth is exceeded.

Posted by butterfly on May-21-2003 17:43:

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Originally posted by JohnSmith

it's funny cuz you click the link and the bandwidth is exceeded.

what do you mean? i clicked on it and it was a pointless website with flashing colors.

Posted by dRale on May-21-2003 17:48:

ahahah
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Parenting groups become concerned that spending extended time online is depriving children of important time spent watching television.

Posted by JohnSmith on May-21-2003 18:06:

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Originally posted by butterfly
what do you mean? i clicked on it and it was a pointless website with flashing colors.

really? i get this:

Bandwidth Limit Exceeded
The server is temporarily unable to service your request due to the site owner reaching his/her bandwidth limit. Please try again later.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Apache/1.3.27 Server at www.zombo.com Port 80

Posted by Mr.Mystery on May-21-2003 19:03:

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Real Audio released, allowing users to listen to halting bursts of static in real time.

Yup, class

Posted by DJ_NRG on May-21-2003 19:26:

This was one of the first things that I've read in a long time that has truly made me laugh out loud!!!!

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AOL begins its efforts to make sure that no human being on planet earth is without an AOL sign-up disk.

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EPA warns that entire surface of the earth will be completely blanketed with AOL CDs by the end of 2007

And, of course, lets not forget the most important event in the history of the internet:

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Cats becomes sole proprietor of all your base. Every Zig moved.

Great stuff! Thanks!

Posted by refuge on May-21-2003 20:49:

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Everquest Released. People give up repetitive, boring, normal lives in exchange for repetitive, boring, virtual lives.

so tru.
peace,
-reZ

Posted by sash on May-22-2003 00:58:

that sites too similar to the onion, and not as good

Posted by ASOT100 on May-22-2003 01:06:

hehe homestar

Posted by .montecarlo. on May-22-2003 01:31:

"asshats"... ROFL!

Posted by ampburner on May-22-2003 10:07:

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The internet is finally given purpose when Scientists Mathew Chapman and Michael Chapman complete their research and bring Homestarrunner technology to the internet.

Lol, they got homestar on there to?