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History of the Internet
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DARPA
An agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of emerging technologies for use by the military.
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MIT Lincoln Lab
Two computers at MIT Lincoln Lab communicate with one another using packet-switching technology. Visit https://time.graphics/event/159694 -
BBN's IMP specifications
Beranek and Newman, Inc. (BBN) unveils the final version of the Interface Message Processor (IMP) specifications. BBN wins ARPANET contract. Visit https://www.sutori.com/item/beranek-and-newman-inc-bbn-unveils-the-final-version-of-the-interface-messag-3494 -
University of College London and Royal Radar Establishment
Global networking becomes a reality as the University College of London (England) and Royal Radar Establishment (Norway) connect to ARPANET. The term Internet is born. Visit https://www.coursehero.com/file/p7hjbgp/In-1973-Londons-University-College-and-the-Norway-Royal-Radar-Establishment-was/ -
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) provided a grant to establish the Computer Science Network (CSNET) to provide networking services to university computer scientists. Visit https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=103050 -
Domain Name System
The Domain Name System (DNS) establishes the familiar .edu, .gov, .com, .mil, .org, .net, and .int system for naming websites. This is easier to remember than the previous designation for websites, such as 123.456.789.10. Visit https://www.wired.com/2011/06/0623dns-domain-name-system-tested/ -
NSFNET
The National Science Foundation’s NSFNET goes online to connected supercomputer centers at 56,000 bps — the speed of a typical dial-up computer modem. Over time the network speeds up and regional research and education networks are connected to the NSFNET backbone — effectively expanding the Internet throughout the U.S. The NSFNET was essentially a network of networks that connected academic users along with the ARPANET. Visit https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/cyber/internet.jsp -
Origin of the World Wide Web
CERN introduces the World Wide Web to the public. Visit -
Yahoo
Yahoo! is created by Jerry Yang and David Filo, two electrical engineering graduate students at Stanford University. The site was originally called "Jerry and David's Guide to the World Wide Web." The company was later incorporated in March 1995. Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/how-yahoo-changed-over-the-years-2016-7 -
Google Search Engine
The Google search engine is born, changing the way users engage with the Internet. Visit http://www.searchenginehistory.com/ -
Dot Com Bubble Burst
The dot-com bubble bursts. Web sites such as Yahoo! and eBay are hit by a large-scale denial of service attack, highlighting the vulnerability of the Internet. AOL merges with Time Warner. Visit http://www.stockpickssystem.com/2000-stock-market-crash/ -
Twitter
Twitter launches. The company's founder, Jack Dorsey, sends out the very first tweet: "just setting up my twttr." Visit https://mashable.com/2011/05/05/history-of-twitter/#aVH3imyykaqO -
AOL Business Model Change
AOL changes its business model, offering most services for free and relying on advertising to generate revenue. The Internet Governance Forum meets for the first time. Visit https://money.cnn.com/2006/08/02/news/companies/aol_reaction/index.htm -
40th Anniversary of the Internet
The Internet marks its 40th anniversary. Visit http://sethodell.com/project/40th-anniversary-of-the-internet/ -
Instagram
The social media sites Pinterest and Instagram are launched. Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-taking-off-2010-11
