messaging
ICQ vs Zoom
ICQ started first, in 1996, 14 years before Zoom.
Why ICQ lasted
- The number. People still remember their ICQ UIN the way they remember a first phone number.
- Mail.ru / VK kept it on life support for markets where it still meant something.
Why Zoom lasted
- It just worked when the others did not. 2020 turned that into a verb.
- Enterprise remains, even when the kitchen table does not.
Questions
Which is older, ICQ or Zoom?
ICQ started first, in 1996, 14 years before Zoom.
How long has ICQ been running?
ICQ has been up 29 years 306 days, since 1996-11-15.
How long has Zoom been running?
Zoom has been up 15 years 149 days, since 2011-04-21.
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