DotCom to DotBomb Andrew Fry Guest Lecture [TINST475]

The dotcom to dotbomb lecture was definitely the most interesting lecture of the quarter. Perhaps it was the plastic dinosaurs, or perhaps it was just the fascinating stories that went along with the lecture, but either way, it was very interesting and enjoyable. I still think that Mr. Fry's business plan for before the internet was pretty interesting. Looking back at it from today's perspective, the idea of a company focused around producing interactive cd experiences seems absolutely archaic. I found the stories about acquisitions and bankruptcies of various companies (especially those centered around the early internet) to be fascinating, it is interesting to see which companies are still around, and think about how they adapted to stay competitive and a part of the market during a time when so many companies failed. I would have like more elaboration on what was meant when Mr Fry said Internet Explorer killed Netscape, as I feel that we were unable to fully cover that topic. I appreciated the discussion and information about AOL, as that helped to further my knowledge of their history as that is something I have actually studied in the past. It was a surprise to find out that Mr Fry had delivered a paper at the second International World Wide Web Conference in 1994 and that was actually something I was interested in looking up after class. Overall, the stories and details of the dotcom to dotbomb era made this one of the most fascinating lectures all quarter.

-Don