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From The a16z Podcast: “Marc Andreessen on Building Netscape & the Birth of the Browser”

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From Skepticism to Superhighway: The Internet's Journey

This chapter discusses the selection of the University of Illinois for its engineering reputation and connection to early internet development through key federal initiatives. It explores the skepticism surrounding the internet's commercial viability in the late 1980s and early 1990s, highlighting the evolution of internet access and the contributions of visionary figures. Additionally, it reflects on the unique, ad-free online communities of the time, showcasing how revolutionary ideas about a decentralized network overcame resistance to become foundational to today's internet.

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