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History of Social Networking

By Perjeve
  • The first e-mail is sent

    The first e-mail is sent
  • BBS exchanged data over phone lines with other users

    BBS exchanged data over phone lines with other users
  • The first copies of webbrowsers are distributed through USERNET

    The first copies of webbrowsers are distributed through USERNET
  • One of the web's first networking sites GEOCITIES is founded

    One of the web's first networking sites GEOCITIES is founded
  • Theglobe.com gives users the freedom to personalize their online experiences

    Theglobe.com gives users the freedom to personalize their online experiences
  • AOL instant messenger is launched

    AOL instant messenger is launched
  • The .com bubble bursts

  • Friendster is launched

    Friendster is launched
  • Myspace is launched

    Myspace is launched
  • Facebook is launched

    Facebook is launched
  • Twitter is launched

    Twitter is launched
  • Facebook overtakes Myspace as the leading social networking site

    Facebook overtakes Myspace as the leading social networking site