when online media were new: the missing chapter supplementary material for chapter 7 in when media...
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When Online Media Were New:
The Missing ChapterSupplementary Material for
Chapter 7 in When Media Are New
Copyright 2010, John Carey and Martin C.J. Elton
US Households With a Personal Computer 1980 – 1990
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10
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30
40
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Source: US Dept Commerce; NY Times
% of all Households
Growth in Online Households 1980 – 1990Number of U.S. Households Subscribing to an Online Service
0200400600800
100012001400160018002000
1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990
Source: Arlen Communications
Thousands
Growth in Online Households 1990 – 2000Number of U.S. Households Subscribing to an Online Service
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10
20
30
40
50
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Source: Arlen Communications; US Dept of Commerce
Millions
Number of US Households Subscribing ToAn Online/Internet Service Provider, 1985 – 2009
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30
40
50
60
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90
85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 2004 2006 2008
Millions of Households
Source: Arlen Communication; NY Times
Gateway Services
Astronomy .15 min
Email .25 min
Classifieds .10 min
USA Today .20 min
Vermont Travel Info
.20 min
Cat Forum .10 min
