The Internet’s popularity exploded in the mid-1990s, primarily due to the introduction of the World Wide Web in 1989. By 1995, the number of websites had grown to over 100,000, and internet users had reached 16 million worldwide.
Timeline Of Internet History
1960s: The Beginning
- 1969: The ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, was created by the U.S. Department of Defense. It connected computers at UCLA and Stanford, marking the birth of the internet.
1970s: Protocols and Email
- 1972: The first public demonstration of ARPANET occurred.
- 1973: The development of the TCP/IP protocol began, laying the foundation for the modern internet.
- 1974: The term “internet” was coined.
- 1976: Queen Elizabeth II sent the first royal email.
1980s: Domain Name System and TCP/IP Adoption
- 1983: The Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced, enabling the use of domain names.
- 1986: The National Science Foundation (NSF) established the first high-speed backbone network using TCP/IP.
1990s: World Wide Web Emerges
- 1991: Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web (WWW).
- 1993: The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released.
- 1995: Commercial use of the Internet expanded as restrictions on its use were lifted.
- 1998: Google was founded, revolutionizing internet search.
2000s: Broadband and Social Media Rise
- 2000: The dot-com bubble burst, but broadband internet usage surged.
- 2004: Facebook was launched, heralding the social media era.
- 2005: YouTube was founded, transforming online video sharing.
2010s: Mobile Internet and Streaming Dominate
- 2010: Instagram was launched.
- 2011: The IPv4 address exhaustion became a concern.
- 2015: The United Nations declared internet access a human right.
- 2018: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in the EU.
2020s: Continued Growth and Challenges
- 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work and online activities.
- 2021: Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet constellation, expanded global internet access.
The internet’s evolution is ongoing, with advancements like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and emerging technologies shaping its future.
What Is Internet?
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that allow billions of people to communicate, access information, and share content. Originally developed for the U.S military by an American scientist named ARPA or Advanced Research Projects Agency in 1969, the internet was originally designed as a network connecting computers at universities with one another and goes on to connect most of the world’s countries together today!
What Are The Types Of Internet?
The internet is a network of networks that can be classified into four categories:
-Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
-Wide Area Wireless Data Networks or WANs
-Metropolitan Area Network(MAN) and Local area Network(LAN).
These different types are distinguished by geographical size, capacity, cost, and speed. For example, in contrast to GSM being fast but expensive and localized MAN being slow but inexpensive. Broadly speaking, there are three major varieties of Internet access technology: wired connections such as DSL or cable; wireless connections like WiMAX or microwave radio systems; and satellite communication systems where satellites store data on disk drives before they rely on radio waves to transmit the information.
What Are The Importance Of The Internet?
1. You can find more information about anything
2. It’s easy to stay in touch with friends and family
3. You can buy things online without having to leave your house
4. There are lots of free games you can play online
5. You don’t have to pay for TV or radio programs anymore
6. You can do research on the internet for school projects and homework assignments. The internet makes it easier than ever before for students around the globe to collaborate on school projects together from home, saving time and money spent traveling back and forth between countries every day!
7. If you’re feeling bored, there is always something new to explore on the internet (e-mail, chat rooms, blogging)
8. The internet has made it easier for people all over the world to communicate with each other despite geographical limitations and language barriers
9. You can learn about different cultures by looking at their websites and blogs, or even talking to them in real life if they live close enough!
10. There are so many things for kids to do online that will help them grow up smarter than ever before- there’s no need for expensive toys anymore!
11. It lets us stay connected with family members who live far away without having to spend a lot of money on phone calls or plane tickets!
References:
https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/short-history-internet
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Internet
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