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Desktop Computer
The first desktop computer system which was available for personal, individual use. "courtesy of Micro Instrumentation Telemetry Systems (MITS). The computer was termed Altair, and retailed for as little as $400." http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous/Computer -
Usenets
Created by Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis. The Usernets allowed people to post information to news groups. -
GEnie
Created by General Electric subsidary. Based around text and was created to make use of time0shairing mainframes after business hours while offering games, shopping, mail and forums. -
Instant Messaging
IRC (Internet Relay Chat), "Father of Instant Messaging" refers to the invention of avatars, abbreviations and emoticons -
LiveJournal
social network, consisting allowing updated blogs. People were able to follow one another and create groups allowing for communication and interaction. -
World of Warcraft & MMORPGS
Online games which allow for communication and social interaction through forums and community sites. -
Friendster
"First, modern social network." Allows people to discover friends and expansion of networks. -
MYSPACE
Allowed users to completely customize profile. One could also post videos and music. By 2006 it became the most popular social network in the world. -
LinkedIn
Devoted to business. Allows for the creation of a profile which stands as a resume. Also allows for communication between users. -
Photobucket
Allows users to privately or publicly post photos and create albums on the web. -
FACEBOOK
began as Harvard-only social network in 2004 then to other schools, high schools, businesses and finally, everyone. In 2008, it became the most popular social media surpassing myspace and still continues to grow every day. -
Youtube
First major site for video sharing and hosting. Can use videos to share on other social media sites.
