1997
Articles tagged 1997.
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What the Internet Was Like in 1997
In 1997, the first browser war begins amid new internet trends like 'push' and DHTML. Meanwhile, instant messaging apps like ICQ and AIM become popular and GeoCities achieves 1 million users.
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Best Experienced With: MTV.com and the 90s Browser War
MTV's website in 1997 is a hodgepodge of technologies: Java, JavaScript, frames and more. The quality of your user experience depends on which browser you use: Netscape or IE.
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The 3 Gurus of 90s Web Design: Zeldman, Siegel, Nielsen
With the rise of Flash and CSS in 1997, three web design philosophies emerge. David Siegel advocates for 'hacks', Jakob Nielsen keeps it simple, while Jeffrey Zeldman combines flair with usability.
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The Age of Buffering: Video Streaming and Webcasts in 1997
During 1997, video streaming comes to web browsers through plug-ins like RealVideo, VDOLive and Microsoft's NetShow. David Bowie even attempts to 'cybercast' one of his concerts this year.
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Duran Duran and the Dawn of Digital Music Sales in 1997
In July 1997, N2K and Liquid Audio announce a way to sell digital songs online for 99 cents a pop. Soon after, Duran Duran becomes the first major label artist to release an online single for sale.
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David Bowie’s Early Websites, 1995–1997: Outside to Earthling
During the mid-90s, David Bowie's website goes from a storytelling structure for the Outside album, to a striking, grunge-inspired design for Earthling. At the same time, Bowie fan sites emerge.
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1997: The Year of DHTML
DHTML, or Dynamic HTML, is essentially a combination of HTML, JavaScript, the newly released CSS standard, and an emerging web programming model called the DOM (Document Object Model).
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1997: JavaScript Grows Up, Developers Push Boundaries
Pointy-headed technical analysis of JavaScript is not what is required in 1997. Developers of this era need practical guidance and code samples. Also, Brendan Eich moves on from Netscape.
