From the introduction: The creation of the Internet was one of the most important events of the late 20th century. It would have untold influence on culture, commerce, politics, and every other aspect of human life and the growth of online communities moved apace with the growth of the Internet itself. In 1996, Johan Alm created one such community to display his CGI movie creations. Two years later, forums were added, and the basic form of SpaceBattles was born.