1980's

Usenet Server



1980: Usenet was established. This computer technology would in the future be used not only to share media but to aid professors deliver better education.
  


The Well Logo






1985: Stewart Brand and Larry Brilliant founded The Well. (Whole Earth „Lectronic Link). This site which allowed users to discuss topics in forums, is still used today.




Listserv Logo



1986: Listserv was introduced. This application was the alternative to manually-managed mailing lists. Listserv allowed senders to send multiple emails more efficiently.











1988: Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is launched. Using this service, users could engage in group chats on real time.

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