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6 days ago · Quantum Computer Services was the original name of a company that later became known as America Online, or AOL. Founded in 1983 by Jim Kimsey, Quantum Computer Services initially provided an online service for Atari 8-bit computers called Quantum Link (Q-Link).
5 days ago · AOL was founded in 1985 by Jim Kimsey and Marc Seriff, with an initial focus on providing online gaming services. However, it later expanded to offer email, instant messaging, and internet access to millions of users. AOL was known for its iconic “You’ve Got Mail” phrase.
4 days ago · Jim Kimsey left AOL in 1995, where he stayed under the limelight. He was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by President George W. Bush. Support the Day in Tech History Podcast
4 days ago · Steve Case. $2.4B. $0.5M (0.02%) Real Time Net Worth. as of 5/30/24. #1401 in the world today. Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images. About Steve Case. Steve Case cofounded investment firm Revolution ...
3 days ago · Jim Kimsey, co-founder of America Online, attended but dismissed and attended St. John's College High School; Journalism and publishing. Bob Considine, journalist and author; Pat Conroy, author, attended but did not graduate; Joseph Ellis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and history professor at Mount Holyoke College (Class of 1961)
May 19, 2024 · AOL originated in 1983 as Quantum Computer Services, a company founded by Jim Kimsey. It initially offered an online gaming service known as PlayNET, but later rebranded to AOL and expanded its services.
May 22, 2024 · AOL - Global online portal which owns and operates a suite of famous web brands. Acquired by Apollo Global Management. from 7 investors. Founded by Jim Kimsey, Marc Seriff and 2 others in the year 1983. AOL has 226 competitors.
