Evan Williams * Founder of Twitter
Click on above video to view Evan Williams talk about highlights of Twitter
Twitter was launched by Evan Williams early in 2006 as a side project of Odeo.
Originally designed for users to send simple data messages to their family and friends, this social net working system has evolved to become a major communication service during times of major significant events of international interest.
Twitter users have shaped the evolution of Twitter and thousands of programs have been created to interact with Twitter eg Users can network via Windows or Mac, iPhone or Blackberry.
So that if Twitterers are really interested in you, they will receive your messages on their cell phone.
‘When you give people easier ways to share information MORE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN.’
‘I’ve no idea what will happen with Twitter. But I’ve learned to follow the hunch and never assume where it will go.’
Evan Williams
