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1900s-2000s
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1940s
During the 40s the first super computers were created and scientists and engineers would try to find a way to make a network between these computers, later called the internet. -
Internet
Around the 1960s the earliest form of internet was created, CompuServe is one of the earliest internet examples, around the 60s the most primitive form of email was also created. -
1970s
Around the 70s networking technology has gotten better and in 1979, UseNet allow people to communicate through a virtual newsletter. -
IRC
Around 1988 a IRC (Internet Relay Chat )was developed, this could be used for link sharing, file sharing, and also for keeping in touch. -
1980s to 1990s
From the 1980s to 1990s home computer became more common in households and around the 1999 social media was created, social media became popular till this day. -
Six degrees
Six degrees was the first modern social network, it allowed users to create a profile and become friends with other users.
