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The concept of a networked system is developed by researchers like J.C.R. Licklider at MIT, who envisions an "Intergalactic Network" of computers. -
The ARPANET, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, successfully establishes the first networked communication between UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute, marking the birth of the modern internet. -
Ray Tomlinson introduces email on the ARPANET, using the "@" symbol to separate the username from the computer name.
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Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn publish the first paper on Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which, along with Internet Protocol (IP), becomes the fundamental communication protocol suite for the internet. -
The term "internet" is first used in a paper by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn, describing the concept of a global network of interconnected networks. -
The Domain Name System (DNS) is introduced, replacing numerical IP addresses with more user-friendly domain names. -
The first domain name, "symbolics.com," is registered by Symbolics, Inc., marking the beginning of the commercial domain registration industry. -
Tim Berners-Lee, a computer scientist at CERN, proposes the World Wide Web, a system for accessing and linking documents via hypertext. -
Berners-Lee wrote the first web browser, WorldWideWeb (later renamed Nexus), and the first web server software, marking the beginning of the World Wide Web as a practical tool. -
The World Wide Web is made publicly accessible, and the first website, info.cern.ch, goes live. -
The Mosaic web browser is released, offering a graphical interface that significantly increases the accessibility and popularity of the web. -
Netscape Communications is founded and releases Netscape Navigator, a major web browser that helps to further popularize the internet. -
The National Science Foundation lifts restrictions on the commercial use of the internet, leading to the rapid growth of online businesses and the dot-com boom.
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The rise of social networking sites begins with the launch of platforms like Napster for file sharing and the precursor to social networking, SixDegrees.com. -
Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, introducing a new search engine algorithm and revolutionizing how people find information on the web. -
Wikipedia is launched, offering a free, collaborative encyclopedia that allows anyone to edit and contribute content.
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Facebook was launched by Mark Zuckerberg, initially as a social networking site for college students, which later expanded globally and became a major platform for social media.
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The introduction of the iPhone by Apple accelerates the mobile internet revolution, making web access and applications more accessible on the go. -
Instagram is launched, offering a new way to share photos and videos, and quickly becoming a significant player in social media. -
The internet continues to evolve with advancements in AI, the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the growing importance of cybersecurity and privacy.