Vf's: AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET How the Web Was Won

It was incredible to see how to origins of the internet lie so early in time. I couldn't believe that the development began in 1950. To me, 1950 sounds like a completely different time. I wasn't born until 1989, so clearly I don't remember most of the events in the 80's and early 90's. I do, however, remember the days when internet was not too common. My family didn't even have a computer for a long time, I even remember having a typewriter! We were all a bit behind in Hartville, Ohio!

My family didn't have internet until I was in 5th grade. We had AOL, and "You've Got Mail" was just music to my ears. I feel so old being able to say that, since my younger sister, Delaney (10) and my little brother, Tyler (7), are totally internet savvy-- but they have never heard the computer say "You've Got Mail." I also feel old remembering this and Napster. Delaney and Tyler are so lucky that they are already so familiar with the computer and the internet. It was help them in the future! Although, I do think that knowledge of the internet is a norm for children today. Delaney has her own laptop, as many of her friends do, as well. I can't even imagine how my future children will be with internet and advances!