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The WebStory.com

Series exploring the birth, development and future of the World Wide Web, asking what it holds for its users.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe WebStory.com
First Air DateOctober 19, 1998
Last Air DateNovember 2, 1998
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 0min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesThe Open University
NetworksBBC Two
S01E03

Yesterday

Tells the story of the British and American pioneers of the information age have in the last 30 years changed the world through the invention of the Internet, electronic mail and the World Wide Web. E-mail and Web publsihing have made people aware that the Internet is a powerful way to share information, but not everyone is happy with thi culture of free speech - least of all the politicians. This programme reveals why, for better or for worse, the information network is here to stay.

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