Which invention is considered the first true e-commerce transaction system, developed in 1979 before the World Wide Web existed?

In the world of retail and technology, e-commerce revolutionized how we shop. Behind today's seamless online shopping experiences lies a fascinating history of innovation and discovery. Test your knowledge about the early days of e-commerce and how this groundbreaking concept transformed from a novel idea into the global standard for retail. Do you know which pioneering technology paved the way for modern online shopping platforms?

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Videotex - Michael Aldrich's system connecting a modified TV to a transaction processing computer via telephone line
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - A standardized format for business document exchange between companies
CompuServe Electronic Mall - The first online shopping service available to consumers through dial-up connection
Minitel - France's videotext online service allowing users to make purchases through connected terminals