Dialing Up the Internet Phonebook
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The article explores the nostalgia of early internet directories, likened to a 'phonebook', and sparks discussion on the longevity of old websites and the design of such directories.
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thenthenthen
3 months ago
Cannot seem to find any image of what the insides look like, is that a deliberate choice?
fractallyte
4 months ago
I still have a CompuServe website directory of "The Internet"! I should check how many (if any) of those sites are still online...
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