Gopher

Gopher is an early internet protocol that allows users to access and browse hierarchical text-based information stored on servers. Think of it as a digital library system where users navigate menus to find documents or resources, similar to browsing files on a computer. Introduced in the early 1990s before the World Wide Web became popular, Gopher provided a straightforward way to organize and retrieve information. While it is largely obsolete today, Gopher was an important step in the development of online information systems, emphasizing structured, menu-driven access to content.