CompuServe Information Service (CIS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf online learning platform
gptkbp:acquiredBy gptkb:AOL
gptkbp:acquisitionYear 1998
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:discontinued 2009
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label CompuServe Information Service (CIS)
gptkbp:interface text-based
later graphical interface
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:launched 1979
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
gptkbp:parentCompany H&R Block (prior to AOL acquisition)
gptkbp:peakSubscribers over 3 million
gptkbp:providesService email
file sharing
news
chat
forums
gptkbp:targetAudience general consumers
business users
gptkbp:website www.compuserve.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CompuServe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6