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 Before the rise of the World Wide Web and high-speed internet, a different online world existed. In the 1980s and early 1990s, services like CompuServe, Prodigy, and America Online (AOL) offered a first taste of digital connectivity to millions of Americans.

Before the Web: The Rise and Fall of America's Dial-Up Empires takes you back to this fascinating era, exploring the technology, the companies, and the culture of those early online communities.

Discover the screeching tones of dial-up modems, the allure of chat rooms and early email, and the innovation that paved the way for the internet as we know it today.

This book delves into:
  • The rivalry between CompuServe, Prodigy, and AOL for dominance in the dial-up market.
  • The unique features and content that defined each service, from CompuServe's forums to Prodigy's graphics and AOL’s ease of use.
  • The technological underpinnings of the dial-up era, including the evolution of modems and the crucial infrastructure of Points of Presence (POPs).
  • The business models, marketing strategies, and pricing wars that shaped the industry.
  • The social impact of these services, fostering online communities and transforming how people communicated.
  • The challenges posed by the emergence of the World Wide Web and the transition to broadband.

These early dial-up services were more than just a passing fad; they were a crucial training ground that laid the foundation for the modern internet.

This book is a nostalgic trip for those who remember the dial-up days and an informative exploration of a pivotal moment in digital history for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of online communication and culture.
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