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Tag: Internet History

  • Orkut – The Social Network That Connected Hearts and Friendships

    Orkut – The Social Network That Connected Hearts and Friendships

    Before Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp took over our digital lives, there was one social network that truly felt personal — Orkut. For many of us, it wasn’t just a website; it was where friendships started, old classmates reconnected, and new connections grew naturally. I still remember those early days — logging in through a slow…

  • The Early Days of Local ISPs: Internet from Building Terraces

    The Early Days of Local ISPs: Internet from Building Terraces

    Long before fiber optics, Wi-Fi routers, and 4G mobile internet became commonplace, the first internet connections in many cities came from local ISPs who thought outside the box—sometimes literally. In the early 2000s, a common setup involved switches installed on the terraces of apartment buildings, with internet delivered via LAN cables to individual homes. These…

  • Yahoo Chat Rooms: When the Internet Felt Like a Community

    Yahoo Chat Rooms: When the Internet Felt Like a Community

    Before Facebook groups, WhatsApp chats, and Discord servers, there was a place where millions of people met every day — Yahoo Chat Rooms. If you were online in the late ’90s or early 2000s, you probably remember them: the colorful interface, the buzz of people joining and leaving, and the endless conversations that stretched late…