History of The Internet

By janetmarie77

  • Data Networking

    Leonard Kleinrock outlined the idea of data networking and packet switching.

  • Arpanet

    Thirteen research centers were part of Arpanet.

  • Computer to computer chat

    The first live computer to computer chat took place between Stanford University and BBN.

  • Email Program

    Ray Tomlinson developed the first email program.

  • TCP and Ip protocols.

    Robert Kahn and Vinton Cerf developed the TCP an Ip protocols.

  • First connection was made.

    The first international connection was made.

  • Usenet Network

    The Usenet Connection was established.

  • Bitnet

    The bitnet network was established.

  • Main network

    NSFNet became the main network linking universities and research facilities.

  • Commercial internet backbone

    The NSF moved to a commercial internet backbone supported by commercial network providers.