1. The Dotcom Boom and Bust (1995-2001)
Launched by Netscape’s IPO, the Boom & Bust fast-tracked the Web. Launched by Netscape’s IPO in 1995, the dotcom boom spurred trillions of dollars in private investments into the Internet, new technologies, marketing, and fiber optic cable and led to the development of such landmark sites as Google. Though [...]
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Top 10 Web Moments that changed the World
Posted: 22nd June 2007 by All Top 10 in OthersTags: amazon, boom and bust, dotcom boom, drudge report, fiber optic cable, global conflicts, google, howard dean, man of the year, monica lewinsky scandal, orange revolution, september 11th 2001
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Top 10 Ajax Applications
Posted: 20th June 2007 by All Top 10 in ComputerTags: amazon, personal time management, rss reader, timetracker, word format, word processor
Kiko. A general purpose online calendar. Elegant interface and design. API coming soon.
Backbase’s RSS Reader. Only a demo, so you can’t add your own feeds. Still, very nice.
Backpack. To do list organizer and simple project management application. Includes email and mobile reminders.
Writely. Online word processor. A bit rough around the edges (you can’t save in [...]
Top 10 dot-com flops
Posted: 20th June 2007 by All Top 10 in ComputerTags: amazon, kitty litter, pet supply store, poster child, san francisco bay area, thanksgiving day parade
1. Webvan (1999-2001)
A core lesson from the dot-com boom is that even if you have a good idea, it’s best not to grow too fast too soon. But online grocer Webvan was the poster child for doing just that, making the celebrated company our number one dot-com flop. In a mere 18 months, it raised [...]