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+ | The Prodigy online service is powered by the distributed Prodigy network, the only online network of its kind. This extensive network, centered in New York, is fully compatible with Internet protocols, yet offers a far higher level of security. The distributed network of servers increases data delivery speed, and can re-route online traffic for increased reliability with points of presence that enable members in the United States to dial into the service nationwide. The network was recently upgraded to support higher speeds and enhance system performance. | ||
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+ | In addition to the U.S.-based network, Prodigy has expertise in and access to a host of other technologies, such as wireless and satellite, which allow the company to work with partners in regions where existing local infrastructure may not be equipped to support the demands of an Internet service. In many developing countries, for instance, Prodigy works with local providers to create the network environment that will best meet their needs. This approach allows Prodigy to provide a truly global Internet service. | ||
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+ | Prodigy is delivered on two software platforms — Prodigy Classic and Prodigy Internet. Prodigy Classic, the first consumer online service in the U.S., achieved national distribution in 1990. Prodigy Classic pioneered online shopping, banking, advertising, stock trading and was the first service to deliver a Web Browser to its members. In addition to more than 500 features, Prodigy members communicating with each other via email, live chat, newsgroups and bulletin boards. Prodigy’s Personal Web Pages area allows members to create their own multimedia Web pages on the Internet in just minutes. | ||
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+ | Prodigy Internet is the Internet-based version of Prodigy. Content is written in HTML and resides on World Wide Web (WWW) servers. Prodigy Internet members can personally design their own service while enjoying the latest new technologies. And, since Prodigy Internet is built on an open platform (the Internet and all the associated industry open standards), many of its online tools are interchangeable. Therefore, the service features leading-edge technology without the need for costly software or hardware upgrades. | ||
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+ | Prodigy Classic was shutdown in 1999. | ||
=Screenshots= | =Screenshots= | ||
[[File:Prodigy login large.jpg]] | [[File:Prodigy login large.jpg]] | ||
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+ | * https://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/932/prodigy-20-years-ago-today | ||
[[Category:Internet]] | [[Category:Internet]] | ||
[[Category:Companies]] | [[Category:Companies]] | ||
[[Category:1984]] | [[Category:1984]] |
Revision as of 02:51, 16 September 2020
The Prodigy online service is powered by the distributed Prodigy network, the only online network of its kind. This extensive network, centered in New York, is fully compatible with Internet protocols, yet offers a far higher level of security. The distributed network of servers increases data delivery speed, and can re-route online traffic for increased reliability with points of presence that enable members in the United States to dial into the service nationwide. The network was recently upgraded to support higher speeds and enhance system performance.
In addition to the U.S.-based network, Prodigy has expertise in and access to a host of other technologies, such as wireless and satellite, which allow the company to work with partners in regions where existing local infrastructure may not be equipped to support the demands of an Internet service. In many developing countries, for instance, Prodigy works with local providers to create the network environment that will best meet their needs. This approach allows Prodigy to provide a truly global Internet service.
Prodigy is delivered on two software platforms — Prodigy Classic and Prodigy Internet. Prodigy Classic, the first consumer online service in the U.S., achieved national distribution in 1990. Prodigy Classic pioneered online shopping, banking, advertising, stock trading and was the first service to deliver a Web Browser to its members. In addition to more than 500 features, Prodigy members communicating with each other via email, live chat, newsgroups and bulletin boards. Prodigy’s Personal Web Pages area allows members to create their own multimedia Web pages on the Internet in just minutes.
Prodigy Internet is the Internet-based version of Prodigy. Content is written in HTML and resides on World Wide Web (WWW) servers. Prodigy Internet members can personally design their own service while enjoying the latest new technologies. And, since Prodigy Internet is built on an open platform (the Internet and all the associated industry open standards), many of its online tools are interchangeable. Therefore, the service features leading-edge technology without the need for costly software or hardware upgrades.
Prodigy Classic was shutdown in 1999.