NABU Network

For other uses, see Nabu (disambiguation).
NABU Network Corporation
Industry
  • Computer
  • Technology
Foundedc. 1982; 42 years ago (1982)
Defunctc. 1985; 39 years ago (1985)
ProductsNABU Network

The NABU Network (Natural Access to Bi-directional Utilities) was an early home computer system which was linked to a precursor of the World Wide Web, operating over cable TV.[1][2] It operated from 1982 to 1985, primarily in Ottawa, Canada. Its functionality was then revolutionary, though it was not a commercial success. It has been called "The Internet — 10 years ahead of its time"[3] (even though elements of the history of the internet predate it).

  1. ^ "Home - The Nabu Retronet". nabu.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  2. ^ McNally, Neil (2021-08-12). "Nabu Computer Network: Doug Article/Advertisement". THE DOUG HENNING PROJECT. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  3. ^ "The Internet Before Its Time: NABU Network in the Nation's Capital". IEEE. Retrieved 2017-04-30.