history of the internet

By Nicky nicole
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    History

    The history of the Internet originated in the efforts of scientists and engineers to build and interconnect computer networks.
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    Growth

    Growth of Commercial Printing
    Hand-operated presses in London's Grub Street produced cheap books and magazines, starting mass media.
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    Steam-Powered Printing & Photography

    Steam-powered presses boosted newspaper circulation. Photography was invented, leading to motion pictures.
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    Revolution

    The telegraph allowed fast, global news transmission, changing mass media forever.
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    Silent movies

    Silent films became popular. The phonograph and radio spread music and entertainment.
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    Radio

    1920s-1950s: Rise of Radio and TV
    Commercial radio popularized music. By the 1950s, TV became the primary media source.
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    Decline Newpapers

    Newspaper circulation fell due to radio and TV. Specialized magazines grew.
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    Evolution

    1960s-1990s: Satellite Internet Emergence
    Satellites enabled live global broadcasts. The internet introduced new online media platforms.
    1990s-2000s: Internet Growth
    Mass media expanded online, dominating news and entertainment.
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    Digital Era

    1960s-1990s: Satellite Internet Emergence
    Satellites enabled live global broadcasts. The internet introduced new online media platforms.
    1990s-2000s: Internet Growth
    Mass media expanded online, dominating news and entertainment.