History of the Internet

By TylerNotz
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    History of Internet

  • The creation of APARNET

    The APARNET was the first major operational packet switching network and was heavily used for the U.S military. APARNET is a abbreviation for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network

  • The connecting of APARENT

    The APRARNET connects to four universities in the US they were able to create a host in which it could connect to the other uni's.

  • Introduction of the e-mail

    The first email was followed to been information from one computer to another and has become very popular in the next 40 years. The email consists of using the @ symbol.

  • Creation of IPSS

    IPSS is an abbreviation for International Packet Switched Service, its partnership was between the UK & US, its purpose was contact with other countries such as Australia, Canada & Hong Kong. This was achieved in 1981.

  • Completion of TCP/IP

    Is a communication protocol and the purpose of this was to connect to the internet, back in 1977 only three countries had access to TCP/IP these were UK, US & Norway.

  • The first computer virus

    The virus was able to harm your computer, viruses today can be easily dealt with by using an anti-virus that ables to tackle any unknown attackers.

  • 10,000 Internet Users

    Early days of the internet show very little users due to the limited accessibility of the internet at this era.

  • First commercial Dial-up

    Was the first dial-up communication to the internet that was available to the public.

  • Launch of Yahoo!

    In rivalry with Google, Yahoo! provides other services such as email, maps , video & advertising.

  • Launch of eBay

    eBay is a hugely popular electronic commerce website, people can sell or buy items from other users across the world.

  • Introduction of Adobe Flash

    It was able to make games or other multimedia objects that supported the flash programme.

  • The word 'internet'

    The word internet was used daily due to its popularity across the world.

  • 10 Million Internet Users

    The internet has gained 100x in popularity since its 10,000 users in 1987, since then the internet has gained more growth in users.

  • Google is launched

    Is one of the most used search engines on the web, since launching it has owned websites such as YouTube & Blogger.

  • Launch of MSN Messenger

    It was only to share a 1 to 1 chat on the internet to another user. The instant messenger is very popular and can be considered better than an email.

  • Introducing of Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is able to connect with electronics wirelessly to internet, there're constantly used in cities & business establishments.

  • Launch of Facebook

    Facebook was originally available to the students at Havard University , since becoming public it has become hugely popular and as of January 2011 it has over 600 million users.

  • Invention of Wireless Broadband

    This was a more superior way of accessing the internet, this also abled you to go on the internet without interupting your phone line.

  • YouTube is launched

    Since its launch in 2005 it has gained much popularity and is one of the most used websites on the internet.