Internet History Podcast

11. (Ch 3.1) CompuServe, Prodigy, AOL and the Early Online Services

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Apr 3, 2014
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INSIGHT

Microsoft's Gamble

  • Microsoft partnered with AOL, giving Internet Explorer prime desktop real estate.
  • This deal, while beneficial for IE, potentially hampered MSN's growth.
ANECDOTE

CompuServe's Origins

  • CompuServe, the first major online service, launched in 1969 as a business tool.
  • It later pivoted to consumers, offering features like news feeds, chat, and forums.
ANECDOTE

Prodigy's Approach

  • Prodigy, unlike CompuServe, targeted mainstream users with rudimentary graphics and big-name content partners.
  • Its focus on advertising and limited user interaction ultimately hampered its success.
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