Time Capsule Reflections: Harlan Bowling
As we celebrate our 25-year journey in the digital industry, a curious question crossed our minds: "What were we up to 25 years ago?" It's a reflection that stirred deep thoughts. We're well aware of how technology has transformed in every conceivable way, but how exactly were we harnessing it two and a half decades ago? So, we decided to chat with some of our team members, and their responses whisked us away on a delightful trip down memory lane.
Q&A with Harlan bio
What was your favorite tech 25 years ago?
I got my first computer around then. Otherwise, my whole tech life was video games.
Were you playing with any gadgets back then? Video games? If so, what?
Just video games! I probably was fully engrossed in Goldeneye on Nintendo 64.
How did you use the internet 25 years ago?
I was 15. AOL chat rooms and probably up to no good.
What did you spend most of your time doing in 1998?
I played a lot of sports in JHS and HS. Between it and school…not a whole lot else.
What were you watching?
Sports and lots of movies!
What CDs were you buying in 1998?
Nothing but grunge and alternative.
What was the first thing the internet taught you?
The world was smaller than we thought.
Do you remember your first computer? What was it?
Acer Aspire with the expanded 3GB hard drive.
What do you miss about the internet and/or technology back then?
It felt a bit more innocent back then. We were just trying to gobble up information before it became overwhelming.
What was the best thing about Windows 98?
Solitaire!
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What were some of our team members doing in 1998?