Facebook[1] is a term that primarily denotes a directory-style resource prevalent in American educational institutions, such as colleges and universities. This resource often comprises information about students, faculty, or staff members. In the early 2000s, these Facebooks evolved into an online format, introducing enhanced features like password protection and comprehensive user details. A notable progression occurred in 2004 when Mark Zuckerberg launched an unofficial online Facebook named thefacebook.com. However, this move encountered obstacles, including privacy concerns and allegations of security infringements and copyright violations. Currently, the term “Facebook” is broadly linked with the well-known social media platform that Zuckerberg co-founded.
A facebook ou facebook is a paper or online directory of individuals' photographs and names published by some American universities. In particular, the term denotes publications of this type distributed by university administrations at the start of the academic year, with the intention of helping students to get to know each other.
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