CompuServe Information Service (CIS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
online learning platform
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gptkbp:acquiredBy |
gptkb:AOL
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gptkbp:acquisitionYear |
1998
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:discontinued |
2009
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
CompuServe Information Service (CIS)
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gptkbp:interface |
text-based
later graphical interface |
gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:launched |
1979
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gptkbp:notableFor |
first major commercial online service in the US
early internet access provider graphics interchange format (GIF) development |
gptkbp:notableUser |
technology professionals
early internet enthusiasts |
gptkbp:offeredAccess |
dial-up
packet-switched network |
gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:CompuServe
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gptkbp:parentCompany |
H&R Block (prior to AOL acquisition)
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gptkbp:peakSubscribers |
over 3 million
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gptkbp:providesService |
email
file sharing news chat forums |
gptkbp:targetAudience |
general consumers
business users |
gptkbp:website |
www.compuserve.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:CompuServe
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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