Comments by "Eric Astier" (@ericastier1646) on "1997: Will INTERNET SHOPPING Ever Take Off? | The Money Programme | Retro Tech | BBC Archive" video.

  1. I remember IRC being the first remote connection computer software i ever used in 1993 in Europe. It was worldwide groups with virtual chat rooms. Netscape was the first browser i ever opened probably in 1994. I actually applied to a master's degree in a Usa university from that browser in 1996 and because of it i am writting this now from the Usa 27 years later.
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  2. fool. You're must be young and thus a numbrilist. Internet is nothing in the whole scheme of history.
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  3. I'll sometimes take the slowness and peace of making a trip to a classic bookstore (no not Barnes and Nobles which is an entertainment bookstore) over the hassle and hoop jumping, and having to hawk over your online order shipping to make sure it's not misdelivered, stollen, damaged, wrong product or a returned item sold to you as new. Plus i love to smell and feel new books from shelves. Then there is the random chance of seeing other people shopping and making an interesting encounter. All that no internet bandwidth will ever give you back.
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