Historically, the dot-com boom can be seen as similar to a number of other technology-inspired booms of the past, including See more

The 1993 release of Mosaic and subsequent web browsers during the following years gave computer users access to the World Wide Web, popularizing use of the Internet. Internet use increased as a result of the reduction of the " See more

After venture capital was no longer available, the operational mentality of executives and investors completely changed. A dot-com company's lifespan was measured by its See more

Low interest rates in 1998–99 facilitated an increase in start-up companies.
In 2000, the dot-com bubble burst, and many dot-com startups went out of business after burning through their venture capital and failing to become profitable See more

As a result of these factors, many investors were eager to invest, at any valuation, in any dot-com company, especially if it had … See more

Nearing the turn of the 2000s, spending on technology was volatile as companies prepared for the Year 2000 problem. There were concerns that computer systems would have … See more

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