Thanks for the Inspiration: A Tribute to the Internet

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The discussion revolves around the contributions of Al Gore to the development of the internet, with participants debating the extent of his influence. Some assert that Gore played a significant role in promoting the information superhighway, while others challenge this claim, suggesting that the internet existed before his involvement. The conversation includes humorous and sarcastic remarks, with references to historical figures like Dan Quayle. Overall, the dialogue highlights differing opinions on the origins and evolution of internet infrastructure and its impact on modern communication.
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thanks for the inspiration. it would not be possible without the internet!
 
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khemist said:
thanks for the inspiration. it would not be possible without the internet!

The internet was not invented on PF. Al Gore invented the internet.
 
zoobyshoe said:
The internet was not invented on PF. Al Gore invented the internet.
Zoob, you lying bastard! I was on the internet before Gore was born. Of course, we soon gave up the coconut fibre infrastructure as more of a local display phenomenon and focused upon a user interface that works as opposed to one that immediately solves your problems with the promise of introducing more. (Cue the squeegie kids... :rolleyes:)
 
Danger said:
Zoob, you lying bastard! I was on the internet before Gore was born. Of course, we soon gave up the coconut fibre infrastructure as more of a local display phenomenon and focused upon a user interface that works as opposed to one that immediately solves your problems with the promise of introducing more. (Cue the squeegie kids... :rolleyes:)

actually, what Al Gore invented was the buying and selling of Taking Credits.
 
Actually, Al Gore helped to spearhead the installation of the information superhighway, which we take for granted today.
 

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