This is an historical year of transition, from legacy web hosting systems to the Web 2.0 age :-).
Many changes have happened and more are on the way.
- From Dial up Networking to Cable, Wi-Fi and WiMAX.
- From a ASCII-JPG Viewer-Browser (Mosaic) to HTML, DHTML and AJAX then Online Applications.
- From Big Power Hungry Computers to Compact Low Power Netbooks and Thin Clients.
- From Command Line Programs to Windows, Linux, MAC - GUI. and now Touch and Tilt Interface!
It has been an evolution with a few mutations here and there. (iPhone)
There are three services i know are transiting to the new age. Two are as old as the internet and browser itself.
Compuserve - Netscape - AOL at OurWorld
"We regret to inform you that as of June 30, 2009 the CompuServe OurWorld service will no longer be available....."
Geocities Hosting Free - Yahoo at Geo FAQ
"Please note that you must either upgrade or download your files before October 26."
And then a recent service of Google called Google Pages which is moving to Google Sites. Here the pages are moved to the new service by google itself.
Here is a list of free hosting alternatives. These are some i know, there are many more.
- Google Sites
- Blogger of Google
- Webring WebSpace
- Ripway
There have been such historical events before, change has always been good, it made this world a better place.
