A web-
based seminar, term first used by Softchoice Solutions in relation to a web-
based seminar for
Microsoft products. Term entered mainstream usage after a thread was posted on SomethingAwful Forums enticing those that "attend" the seminar a free Microsoft Optical mouse.
"Register for the 'webinar' that is on
Wednesday, March 24,
2004 from 11AM to noon PST.
It says you will get a free
Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer with other prizes awarded later."