Author Topic: America gave the world the internet (Read 1131 times)

sling322 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2004, 07:40:25 AM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy

The early days were a lot of fun. The quality of information back then was simply outstanding.

Yeah but the porn nowadays is way better.

stegor · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2004, 08:00:59 AM »

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America gave the world the internet

And the point is??

SirLoin · « **Reply #32 on:** July 23, 2004, 08:01:49 AM »

Nuke is such a cute little Barbara:D

Otto · « **Reply #33 on:** July 23, 2004, 08:28:57 AM »

We didn't 'give' it to anyone. The contract stated very clearly that if you used it once you agreed to our price. The bills are in the mail....

J318 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 23, 2004, 09:00:27 AM »

But the UK invented the electronic computer,

'Collosous' was used to during the BOB to decode the german codes

AKIron · « **Reply #35 on:** July 23, 2004, 09:56:31 AM »

A little more history: http://mbhs.bergtraum.k12.ny.us/cybereng/history.html

NUKE · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2004, 10:05:48 AM »

Look, I know that other countries contributed to the internet in their own, small ways.

I honestly feel that America should be recognized for creating the internet.

I have always felt that any computer connected to the internet should be required to have a small American flag in the toolbar as a small reminder of the internets origin. It wouldn't harm anybody and it would help keep the other countries a little more respectful.

AKIron · « **Reply #37 on:** July 23, 2004, 10:13:30 AM »

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Originally posted by NUKE
I have always felt that any computer connected to the internet should be required to have a small American flag in the toolbar as a small reminder of the internets origin.

LOL

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #38 on:** July 23, 2004, 10:15:53 AM »

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Originally posted by stegor
And the point is??

We win, of course.

You guys enjoying the Lance Show?

AKIron · « **Reply #39 on:** July 23, 2004, 10:17:15 AM »

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Originally posted by Maniac

He did build the first CGA monitor tough.

"Computer Graphics" existed long before CGA came along.

stegor · « **Reply #40 on:** July 23, 2004, 11:50:19 AM »

Well, good point Nuke.....
otherwise is well known that americans gave to Europeans siphilis, that was not known in EU until the return of Cristoforo Colombo's sailors that infected themselves in America , and then spreaded that disease all over the world....
well consider where any siphilis infected person has to put that flag according to your idea:D

Still with all my respect to American flag, of course;I have one in my PC room

1K0N · « **Reply #41 on:** July 23, 2004, 12:55:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Skuzzy

The early days were a lot of fun. The quality of information back then was simply outstanding.

Before DSl I used to miss the text only "no Graphics" that even a 1200 bps modem would scream thru... Or searching for the mom and pop BBS wildcat dialups just before AOL offered tardnet service..... A terminal was considered hightech and fresh new idea... No one could afford a printer at every desk....
"The best of times the worst of times"

Or you actually made money selling hardware....

IKON

Steve · « **Reply #42 on:** July 23, 2004, 01:46:22 PM »

I'm grateful for the internet but even more grateful for breast implants... who invented those?

Staga · « **Reply #43 on:** July 23, 2004, 02:17:39 PM »

Dunno but it had to be a man

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #44 on:** July 23, 2004, 04:00:48 PM »

A guy, sure... but one with very, very big hands.