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History of Internet
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The creation of APARNET
The APARNET was the first major operational packet switching network and was heavily used for the U.S military. APARNET is a abbreviation for Advanced Research Projects Agency Network -
The connecting of APARENT
The APRARNET connects to four universities in the US they were able to create a host in which it could connect to the other uni's. -
Introduction of the e-mail
The first email was followed to been information from one computer to another and has become very popular in the next 40 years. The email consists of using the @ symbol. -
Creation of IPSS
IPSS is an abbreviation for International Packet Switched Service, its partnership was between the UK & US, its purpose was contact with other countries such as Australia, Canada & Hong Kong. This was achieved in 1981. -
Completion of TCP/IP
Is a communication protocol and the purpose of this was to connect to the internet, back in 1977 only three countries had access to TCP/IP these were UK, US & Norway. -
The first computer virus
The virus was able to harm your computer, viruses today can be easily dealt with by using an anti-virus that ables to tackle any unknown attackers. -
10,000 Internet Users
Early days of the internet show very little users due to the limited accessibility of the internet at this era. -
First commercial Dial-up
Was the first dial-up communication to the internet that was available to the public. -
Launch of Yahoo!
In rivalry with Google, Yahoo! provides other services such as email, maps , video & advertising. -
Launch of eBay
eBay is a hugely popular electronic commerce website, people can sell or buy items from other users across the world. -
Introduction of Adobe Flash
It was able to make games or other multimedia objects that supported the flash programme. -
The word 'internet'
The word internet was used daily due to its popularity across the world. -
10 Million Internet Users
The internet has gained 100x in popularity since its 10,000 users in 1987, since then the internet has gained more growth in users. -
Google is launched
Is one of the most used search engines on the web, since launching it has owned websites such as YouTube & Blogger. -
Launch of MSN Messenger
It was only to share a 1 to 1 chat on the internet to another user. The instant messenger is very popular and can be considered better than an email. -
Introducing of Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is able to connect with electronics wirelessly to internet, there're constantly used in cities & business establishments. -
Launch of Facebook
Facebook was originally available to the students at Havard University , since becoming public it has become hugely popular and as of January 2011 it has over 600 million users. -
Invention of Wireless Broadband
This was a more superior way of accessing the internet, this also abled you to go on the internet without interupting your phone line. -
YouTube is launched
Since its launch in 2005 it has gained much popularity and is one of the most used websites on the internet.