Which invention is considered the first dedicated online shopping system, created in 1984 allowing users to connect to a merchant's computer via telephone lines and a color monitor?

Long before Amazon dominated the online retail landscape, several trailblazers attempted to revolutionize shopping through early computer networks. These e-commerce pioneers faced significant challenges including limited internet access, security concerns, and skepticism from traditional retailers. This trivia question explores the fascinating origins of online shopping and the breakthrough technology that made it possible.

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Videotex - a French system that displayed product information on modified TVs
CompuServe Electronic Mall - America's first major online shopping service
Gateshead SIS (Shopping Information Service) - the world's first B2C online shopping system
Boston Computer Exchange - the first e-commerce website for used computers