Sending text is one of the most basic functions of the internet, so it makes sense that communication has been at the heart of the internet since the start. While we’ve been sending messages since the dawn of the internet the ways in which we communicate have changed and adapted over the years. From anonymous chat rooms, to MSN, BBN to WhatsApp the internet has shaped and changed how we talk to each other. We break down the technologies and protocols behind email, and instant messaging, and reminisce about platforms past. We’d love to hear your funny chatroom stories! Send them over to [email protected]. You can also reach us on social media @wdwespodcast on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.