March 8, 2006 
Well, the internet has been around for a few years now. Specifically, I'm talking about the World Wide Web.
I put my first site online in 1995, and let me tell, you, it was ugly. But most everyone's sites were back then. Cascading style sheets, browser detection, and java... continue reading...
August 6, 2004 
Just when you thought it was safe to put your pocket protector back in, here it comes again. A program that highlights the benefits of the people who really understand the working behind the box that you are reading this on. It is the return of the Nerds!!
Called Nerds 2.0.1, it is a site that ... continue reading...
Tags: accidental empires,
computer business,
computer industry,
finger on the pulse,
modem,
opb,
paul harvey,
pbs,
pocket protector,
public broadcasting,
rest of the story,
robert cringely,
triumph of the nerds May 7, 2004 Just when you thought it was safe to put your pocket protector back in, here it comes again. A program that highlights the benefits of the people who really understand the working behind the box that you are reading this on. It is the return of the Nerds!!
Called Nerds 2.0.1, it is a site th... continue reading...
Tags: accidental empires,
computer business,
computer industry,
finger on the pulse,
modem,
opb,
paul harvey,
pbs,
pocket protector,
public broadcasting,
rest of the story,
robert cringely,
triumph of the nerds July 30, 2003 Just when you thought it was safe to put your pocket protector back in, here it comes again. A program that highlights the benefits of the people who really understand the working behind the box that you are reading this on. It is the return of the Nerds!!
Called Nerds 2.0.1, it is a site th... continue reading...
Tags: accidental empires,
computer business,
computer industry,
finger on the pulse,
modem,
opb,
paul harvey,
pbs,
pocket protector,
public broadcasting,
rest of the story,
robert cringely,
triumph of the nerds April 5, 2002 Just when you thought it was safe to put your pocket protector back in, here it comes again. A program that highlights the benefits of the people who really understand the working behind the box that you are reading this on. It is the return of the Nerds!!
Called Nerds 2.0.1, it is a site that... continue reading...
Tags: accidental empires,
computer business,
computer industry,
finger on the pulse,
modem,
opb,
paul harvey,
pbs,
pocket protector,
public broadcasting,
rest of the story,
robert cringely,
triumph of the nerds December 15, 1999 
In the old days of computers, back when there were Ataris, Commodores, Sinclairs, and even an odd Apple or two, the games that were available to be played were quite fun. But they were an outgrowth of the video game arcade. Now through the magic of the Internet and your computer, you... continue reading...
Tags: apple,
asteroids,
classic video games,
congestion,
connection speed,
galaxian,
game play,
holiday season,
magic,
modem,
ms pac man,
netscape internet explorer,
pac man,
sinclairs,
space invaders,
video game arcade,
yesteryear August 9, 1999 
Looking for something unusual or different to do on your vacation this year? If so then today's FamSite has something for everyone. It is one that is most unique and interesting.
Called Roadside America, this site highlights those little known tourist sites in all of the 50 United States.... continue reading...
Tags: andre the seal,
dreamers,
farmington hills michigan,
gold hill,
marvin,
mechanical museum,
modem,
oregon vortex,
roadside america,
rockport maine,
specialized tours,
t shirt,
tourist sites,
united states,
vortex February 7, 1999 Just when you thought it was safe to put your pocket protector back in, here it comes again. A program that highlights the benefits of the people who really understand the working behind the box that you are reading this on. It is the return of the Nerds!!
Called Nerds 2.0.1, it is a site that ... continue reading...
Tags: accidental empires,
computer business,
computer industry,
finger on the pulse,
modem,
opb,
paul harvey,
pbs,
pocket protector,
public broadcasting,
rest of the story,
robert cringely,
triumph of the nerds April 23, 1998 
One of the most confusing aspects of setting up a computer is getting the modem running. Of course, if you are reading this, you most likely have gotten it figured out. But if you are using a friend's computer, or know of someone who is having problems, then today's site is for you.
It is called... continue reading...
