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Netscape Fishcam
- One of the earliest popular websites was the Netscape Fishcam, a live webcam of a fish tank.
- This simple concept fascinated early web users, demonstrating the novelty of real-time access to distant locations.
Early Website Challenges
- Early websites were difficult to find due to complex URLs and limited hosting options.
- Individuals couldn't register .com domain names until 1995, forcing many sites onto academic or corporate servers.
Rise of Search Engines
- The web's rapid growth made search engines essential for navigating the increasing number of websites.
- Early search tools like Archie and Gopher predated the web, but couldn't handle its scale.