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Posted 5/16/2001
By Colby Horton
Shop Site of the Month
Jeepers...it's Erickson's - Lake Oswego, Ore.
www.jeepers.net
This site is designed with the vehicle owner in mind. In addition to an online appointment scheduler, this site offers service advice ranging from 3,000 to 60,000 miles. Tech Bulletins, an FAQ sheet, e-mail list and professional graphics make this site user-oriented.
Web Wise
Internet History
When ASA was founded in 1951, it committed itself to advancing the professionalism of the automotive industry. But only 11 years later, a new technological advancement was developed, committing itself to revolutionizing the way we live our lives today. As ASA turns 50, the Internet reaches a milestone as well. Although coming to the forefront of our lives only recently, the evolution of the Internet began in the early 1960s. As we look back at the history of ASA in this issue, here's a brief look at the history and development of the Internet.
1962 - The RAND Corporation begins research in developing communication networks of military command.
1964 - The Department of Defense's Advanced Research Project Association begins work on “ARPANET.”
1969 - ARPANET connects four universities in the United States.
1971 - The ARPANET grows to 23 hosts connecting universities and government research centers around the country.
1973 - The ARPANET goes international, connecting the University College in London and the Royal Radar Establishment in Norway.
1976 - Queen Elizabeth sends the first royal e-mail message.
1981 - ARPANET has 213 hosts, adding a new host approximately every 20 days.
1982 - For the first time, the term “Internet” is used.
1987 - The number of Internet hosts exceeds 10,000.
1988 - The “Internet Worm” is maliciously released, temporarily disabling 10 percent of Internet hosts.
1991 - The World Wide Web is created.
1992 - The first audio and video broadcasts take place over the Internet. More than 1 million hosts are part of the Internet.
1993 - Traffic on the Internet expands at a 341,634 percent annual growth rate.
1995 - ASA goes online for the first time at http://www.asashop.org.
1996 - Nearly 10 million hosts are online, covering every part of the world.
1999 - Cell phones begin to offer portable Internet access.
2000 - NAPSTER lawsuit causes debate over freedom of information.
Net Numbers
In 2000, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Web site (http://www.asashop.org) catered to more than 1 million visitors and received nearly 6 million hits during the year.
Source: Web Trends report for ASA
ASA Web Ways
AutoInc. Launches Redesigned Web Site
The AutoInc. Web site (www.autoinc.org) has been online since 1999. The site now offers new features that make the site more interactive to the visitor. A new design offers a classic look with easy navigation. Among the new features, visitors can now submit a letter to the editor electronically and participate in our online surveys. Readers can also electronically comment on and rate individual articles and columns throughout the magazine. The “Coming Next Month” section gives visitors the opportunity to contribute to future issues. The site still contains a convenient search engine, advertising details, contributor information and previous issues dating back to December 1995.
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Net Worth is written by Colby Horton, ASA's electronic communications manager. He can be reached at (800) 272-7467, ext. 234, or by e-mail at colbyh@asashop.org.
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