William, you know what? I use to make fun of him all the time and the beginning of this year I found out he did have an impact on the internet as it stands now freely for all. He just said it wrong. I forgot where I first saw it but it did shock me a little.
aha! it was the end of 2005...
but my dad had a ibm computer for his job back in 1984 and i was the only kid in school with a computer at home (it was a great way to get boys interested back in the day hahaha)
I'm thinking around 1994 - BBS Systems and chat rooms, newsgroups. Wow - having dial-up was such a novelty - hardly anyone had the Internet then. Takes me back ... used to be 'chatting' meant 'typing' :) I love Google Hangouts for business meetings by video chat - the greatest tool yet! :)
Before it was called the Internet it was BBS Systems and only had text. I ran one with a 300 Baud modem on a 2 Mhz Z80 Processor with 16K of memory and a 90K floppy disk drive
Must have been 1996 onwards. I had just left the RAF and was into my 2nd marriage. I was trying to figure out how to make a website for my new offline business.
Jeffrey, that is cool...a retired army guy taught me everything about computers and he mentioned a lot of things about the internet in that same time frame. I young and only listened to half of what he was saying but when I got a bit mature I have been of and running because of him. Thanks.
The year was 1990. The means were simple with multiple platforms. Most all dial up and basically news groups that advertised a product or service. Most were Pictures and stories of fast and easy money for fortune. 95% Adult or games.
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Mike G.
12
Marketer
Plabon, how has it changed since then? Thanks.
Plabon Hassan
1
SEO Expert, Niche & Keyword Researcher
In 2005 I was first surfed the Internet.
Mike G.
12
Marketer
William, you know what? I use to make fun of him all the time and the beginning of this year I found out he did have an impact on the internet as it stands now freely for all. He just said it wrong. I forgot where I first saw it but it did shock me a little.
William Clinkscales
15
DB Developer/Tech, Affiliate IM
When Al Gore created it. LOL :)
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Iris, that is a cool share thanks. If boys needed a computer to be interested then something was wrong back then. LOL
Iris B.
9
Networker, Marketeer
aha! it was the end of 2005...
but my dad had a ibm computer for his job back in 1984 and i was the only kid in school with a computer at home (it was a great way to get boys interested back in the day hahaha)
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Wow Marina, that is something...great share.
Marina Phillips
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Writer / Editor / Drafter / Graphic Artist
I'm thinking around 1994 - BBS Systems and chat rooms, newsgroups. Wow - having dial-up was such a novelty - hardly anyone had the Internet then. Takes me back ... used to be 'chatting' meant 'typing' :) I love Google Hangouts for business meetings by video chat - the greatest tool yet! :)
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Warren, that is crazy...although I slightly remember the floppy. Thanks for the share.
Warren Contreras
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Old Retired Guy
Before it was called the Internet it was BBS Systems and only had text. I ran one with a 300 Baud modem on a 2 Mhz Z80 Processor with 16K of memory and a 90K floppy disk drive
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Steven, then you have the honor of saying "I remember when things use be like...." Thanks for your share.
Pauline, thank you to and are you have more fun now or then?
Mike G.
12
Marketer
José Antonio Jiménez, ¿Cómo fue para usted a continuación
Steven Lucas
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Webmaster, Marketer, Author, Tech,
Must have been 1996 onwards. I had just left the RAF and was into my 2nd marriage. I was trying to figure out how to make a website for my new offline business.
Pauline Z.
5
Affiliate Marketer
Sometime in 2000, I am sure.
José Antonio Jimén...
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Asesor de Seguro y Networker.
Quizás fue en el año 1997.
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Vijay, what did you think then compared to now?
Vijay Panchal
4
SEO & Internet Marketing Expert
The year was 2003....
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Jeffrey, that is cool...a retired army guy taught me everything about computers and he mentioned a lot of things about the internet in that same time frame. I young and only listened to half of what he was saying but when I got a bit mature I have been of and running because of him. Thanks.
Jeffrey Cartwright
6
COO Island Heat Products
The year was 1990. The means were simple with multiple platforms. Most all dial up and basically news groups that advertised a product or service. Most were Pictures and stories of fast and easy money for fortune. 95% Adult or games.
Mike G.
12
Marketer
Thanks guys for the share...I know it is hard because it was hard for me but I do reflect from time to time how far I have come.