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ajsadauskas, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to tech

What should I add to my '90s website?

So I'm currently toying around with NeoCities, and decided to trial it by building your classic mid '90s Geocities/Tripod/Angelfire pastiche website.

Some of the most important elements are already in place.

Tile background? Large font? Heading in bright pink with a shadow? Unusual colour choices? Random cat gifs? Under construction gif? Check! Check! Check!

In the true spirit of the '90s DIY web, some more pages (including the links page) are coming soon.

(I'm thinking of adding a page dedicated to either Britney or a nu-metal band.)

You can see the page so far here: https://that90ssite.neocities.org/

There are a few things that I want to add to make it complete, and I'm looking for suggestions.

The first, is to embed a midi file that plays automatically. Any suggestions on the best way of doing this?

Second, it's just not going to be complete without a guestbook.

Third, any webring suggestions?

Fourth, what's the best way of adding a java chat room in 2024?

Finally, anything else that really needs to be a part of a great '90s website?

UPDATE: Thanks for all the feedback! I've added more annoying GIFs, a guestbook, a links page, and a cyber cat hangout.

UPDATE 2: And added even more gifs, an amazing Amiga demo, and a ton of links.

@asklemmy #tech #webdev #neocities #technology

Agent641, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago)

My bank still uses HTML tables in some parts of their website. Im sure its fine but it makes me cringe a bit whenever I see it.

Agent641, 2 months ago

Under construction!

nixCraft, 3 months ago to random

😂 Elon Musk just crawled from under a rock and discovered something that has been bothering people for years. It is just too funny not to share this one.

Agent641, 3 months ago

Microsoft: May we please fuck with you endlessly with these pointless settings?

Me making Trollface.jpg: Sorry bruv it’s the year 2024 and I still don’t have an internet connection.

Microsoft: Oh ok nevermind then!

Agent641, 3 months ago

Its hacky and annoying that its even nessecary but still easier than installing Linux.

Agent641, 3 months ago

Just buy the company and change it yourself Elon!

Whats the matter, are you too poor to buy a widdle software company?

Agent641, 3 months ago

Last week, Linux mint (Green ubuntu) still can’t get the battery to detect and I dont know why. If I unplug the laptop, it turns off immediately. Battery icon shows up, shows “Charging” but stays at 0%

Battery was working in Windows the day prior.

HP laptop from ~2016

g0g0gadget, 7 months ago to ergomechkeyboards

The chair’s cover has a zipper underneath, and it just occurred to me I could stick magnets in the arms, under the fabric, so my keyboard can attach to the chair. 🎉

And with the AR glasses I can just recline and putter away on the three virtual monitors on my ceiling. 😎

Agent641, 7 months ago

Has science gone too far?