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Ev Williams' Early Life and Introduction to Computers
- Ev Williams grew up in a small, isolated town where he didn't quite fit in.
- He found solace and excitement in the world of computers and programming, starting with an IBM PC and later Apple IIs in his high school's computer lab.
The Vision of Connecting Minds
- A Wired Magazine article about connecting all the world's brains sparked Ev Williams' vision for the internet.
- This vision fueled his drive to make the internet more accessible and facilitate the sharing of ideas.
Ev Williams' First Internet Product
- Ev Williams created a VHS tape guide for internet users in the late 80s.
- This project demonstrated his early focus on making the internet easier to use and accessible to more people.