What Did the Internet Look Like 20 Years Ago?

TL;DR

The internet 20 years ago was unrecognizable compared to today, with slow speeds, different popular websites, and major malware threats.

Transcript

Hey there, welcome to another episode of Dear  Blocko, the show where I answer questions that   you have about your world and my world. First  question here, let's see. Matt-a-loo asks,   "How different was the internet 20 years  ago?" Well, the internet has gone through   a lot of changes since its conception in  the 1950s. Even going back just 20... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫤 The internet 20 years ago lacked popular platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
• ❓ Internet Explorer dominated browser choices, and Yahoo was a highly visited site.
• 🥰 The "I Love You" virus caused significant damage, infecting 45 million computers.
• 🤵 Blocko's friends have had amusing and diverse experiences, from weddings to pursuing education.
• 🐎 Available internet speeds were significantly slower at 1 Mbit per second.
• 🥰 The "I Love You" virus was a widespread and damaging malware threat.
• 🥰 Major entities like the Pentagon and the CIA were affected by the "I Love You" virus.

Questions & Answers

Q: How different was the internet 20 years ago?

The internet lacked platforms like YouTube and Facebook, had slower speeds, popular choices like Internet Explorer, and sites like Yahoo receiving more visits than Google.

Q: What was the biggest virus to attack the internet?

The malware virus "I Love You" in 2000 infected 45 million computers, causing $10 billion in damages and even impacting major entities like the Pentagon and the CIA.

Q: What updates have Blocko's friends been up to?

Blocko's friends have had various adventures, from getting married to fighting aliens, pursuing education, starting bands, and creating leather jackets for pogo stick enthusiasts.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The internet 20 years ago lacked platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

• Internet Explorer and Yahoo were popular choices with slower global speeds.

• The most significant virus, "I Love You," infected millions and caused billions in damages.