Internet was invented in 1983. Even before that, newsgroups already existed as UUCP. When internet appeared, UUCP was adapted to the internet right away. So on

Internet was invented in 1983. Even before that, newsgroups already existed as UUCP. When internet appeared, UUCP was adapted to the internet right away. So on year 1, internet provided unique and useful functionality -- one could exchange information with thousands of people all around the world very quickly. This was pretty revolutionary, there really was no similar services. (fun sample articles: http://www.eightyeightynine.com/culture/80susenet.html http://www.eightyeightynine.com/culture/80susenet.html )