Internet dating in 1997

Computer Chronicles was a great American computer TV show hosted by Stewart Chiefet and covers the computer history from the shows start in 1981 towards the new Millennium.

In 1997 cyber dating or internet dating was the big new thing, and the video bellow cover that topic. Here’s the program discription:

One of the most popular early uses of the Internet was finding a date. This program looks at some of the first sites that offered to find that special someone. Sites demonstrated include match.com, americansingles.com, NetNoir, blinddate.com, and cupidnet.com. Guests include cyber dating counselor Dr. Judith Schwambach and netiquette advisor Larry Magid.

Watch and enjoy!

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