Online History Puzzle

Before web browsers were developed to popularize the Internet, there were commercial online services that consumers and a few businesses reached with a telephone line, computer and modem. Business Know-How  (under a different name) got it's start in that "ancient" online world 20 years ago in August, 1988.

How much do you know about the earlier days online? Test yourself by completing this crossword puzzle. The puzzle is interactive - so you can fill in the answer right here on the page.  For information to help complete the puzzle, check out our online history podcast and transcript.

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