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History of the Internet

By nolanallen

  • Invention of the ARPAnet

    Invention of the ARPAnet
    network of computers designed to share scientific research between a handful of universities and military organizations.

  • The first email was sent

    The first email was sent
    A random string of letters forming a new way of communication.

  • The first internet game was created

    The first internet game was created
    Maze-war was technically invented before the internet but was redesigned for use in the ARPAnet

  • First spam email

    First spam email
    sent over the ARPAnet in 1978

  • Invention of the GIF

    Invention of the GIF
    Steve Wichita of Compuserve invents the GIF. He will insist its pronunciation should use a hard J sound, like the peanut butter. Animated gifs won't arrive until 1989, and they won't repeat until 1995.

  • Birth of the World Wide Web

    Birth of the World Wide Web
    Sir Tim Berners-Lee created a blueprint for the internet in his paper, "Information Management: A Proposal.", he creates three technologies that form the foundation of the internet we use today.

  • Search Engine was invented

    Search Engine was invented
    Alan Emtage creates Archie, the world's first internet search engine. Archie makes it much easier to find specific files on the constantly-expanding internet. The same year, the world's first website goes live.

  • The Web actually goes worldwide

    The Web actually goes worldwide
    CERN makes its web source code public domain, or free for anyone to use. Now anyone who wants to learn can host a server or create a website.

  • Standards were developed for the Worldwide Web

    Standards were developed for the Worldwide Web
    The main mission was to keep the web accessible to everyone

  • Invention of the Smartphone

    Invention of the Smartphone
    Phones taking the form of mini computers or PDAs to help enhance connectivity.

  • The birth of Social Media

    The birth of Social Media
    SixDegrees.com introduces user profiles, friend groups, and other features that will soon become standard

  • First Pop-Up

    First Pop-Up
    JavaScript caused developers to create pop up advertisements for companies.

  • Wireless Internet was created

    Wireless Internet was created
    A group of important tech companies forms the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance.

  • Broadband revolutionized internet

    Broadband revolutionized internet
    Broadband use surpasses dial-up internet usage for the first time.

  • Apple introduces first iPhone

    Apple introduces first iPhone
    Apple introduced a device that would change telecommunication forever.

  • NASA introduces internet in space

    NASA introduces internet in space
    Using DTN software, NASA successfully tested internet in space.

  • Social Media proves to become a powerful tool in political movements.

    Social Media proves to become a powerful tool in political movements.
    Arab Springs showcased what the power of social media can do.

  • Machine Based Learning

    Machine Based Learning
    Computers, software and internet are becoming stable, fast, and developed enough to make machine based learning an everyday occurrence.

  • Smartphones

    Smartphones
    Smartphones became what the majority of people owned as their cellular device.

  • Virtual Assistants using internet

    Virtual Assistants using internet
    Software like Alexa and Google Home were developed and put it common devices like speakers to enhance our connected world.