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John Licklider suggests a “Galactic Network” to link computers all around the globe.
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Ways to for a computer network to survive a nuclear military attack are developed. by ARPANET in the US.
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First email sent with @ address system
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Quantum Computer Service starts Q-Link tp unite Commodore computers and their users
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A major core of the Internet that links over one hundred thousand computers is launched called NSFNET.
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HTTP formed to standardize the way in which documents are sent and received
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Internet becomes a public network thanks to Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Caillau
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CDA enacted to regulate obsenity in cyberspace, found unconstitutional in 1997
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COPA enacted to restrict access to harmful material by minors, but also took away protected speech amoung adults. Permanent injunction wasn't found until 2009.
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Introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy and 11 bipartisan co-sponsors
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Introduced in US House of Representatives by Rep. Lamar Smith and a bipartisan group of 12 co-sponsors
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Introduced to ensure security of networks against attacks
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Voting on SOPA and PIPA bills postponed
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Twitter begins to censor certain tweets on a country-by-country basis
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Nearly 2 billion people use the internet worldwide on a daily basis.