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Wikipedia, the first freely<br />
licensed encyclopaedia,<br />
is launched<br />
The Bitcoin payment<br />
system (virtual money,<br />
cryptocurrency) is first<br />
described in a white paper<br />
Free instant<br />
messaging service<br />
Skype is introduced<br />
The social<br />
network<br />
Facebook is<br />
launched<br />
The introduction of the<br />
iPhone, with its multi-touch<br />
user interface, marks a<br />
turning point in the<br />
smartphone market<br />
Launch of<br />
YouTube<br />
Launch of<br />
Twitter<br />
2000 2001 2002<br />
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008<br />
The eCommerce Act<br />
comes into force<br />
The Data Protection Act<br />
comes into force<br />
Central Register<br />
of Residents<br />
goes online<br />
Launch of<br />
FinanzOnline<br />
All citizens covered by<br />
social insurance receive<br />
an e-card<br />
The first Wi-Fi hotspots<br />
become available at<br />
parts of the University<br />
of Vienna<br />
82% of all businesses use<br />
online services offered<br />
by public offices and<br />
authorities<br />
<strong>Austria</strong> wins the<br />
United Nations<br />
Public Service<br />
Award for<br />
eJustice and<br />
RIS.bka.gv.at<br />
Over 50% of <strong>Austria</strong>ns are<br />
online (use the Internet)<br />
Electronic communication<br />
with public authorities<br />
is regulated in the<br />
eGovernment Act<br />
The Citizen Card (official<br />
identity document for<br />
electronic administrative<br />
procedures) becomes<br />
available
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