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
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