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Meta
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From ZuckNet to AIM: The Rise of Digital Communication
This chapter chronicles the early programming efforts of a young innovator who developed ZuckNet and the emergence of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). It reflects on the cultural impact of AIM as a communication tool for teenagers, highlighting its revolutionary features and the hacking culture that surrounded it. The chapter concludes with the story of two students whose passion for programming leads them to create an AI DJ plugin, drawing interest from major companies even before they finish high school.
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