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


they missed a few things but it was still amusing.

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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!!

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


LOL !

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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.

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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.

ahahah

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

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

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

Yup, class

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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!

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

so tru.
peace,
-reZ

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

hehe homestar