Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.0/10
Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet
Overview
Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet is a 1998 three hour American PBS documentary film that explores the development of the Arpanet, the Internet, and the World Wide Web in the United States from 1969 to 1998. It was created during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. The documentary was written and hosted by Robert X. Cringely and is the sequel to the 1996 documentary, Triumph of the Nerds.
This production, originally released in 1998, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Steve Jobs
Himself (co-founder, Apple Computer)
Bill Gates
Himself (co-founder, Microsoft)
Scott McNealy
Himself (co-founder of Sun Microsystems)
Bob Cringely
Himself (host / interviewer)
Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes • Aired 1998-11-25
No season overview provided for this season.