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Establishment of the ARPA
The Advanced Research Projects Agency is established, which created the ARPANET, known as the predecessor of the internet. Internet History -
First Email Sent
The first email was sent over the ARPANET by Ray Tomlinson, with the message "something like QWERTYUIOP" because it was simply a test message to himself. Computing History -
IBM Launches the IBM 5100
IBM launches the IBM 5100, which was the first computer that looks similar to the common desktop model, including a keyboard, display, and mass storage. IBM 5100 -
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DNS Naming System
The DNS establishes the naming system for websites, which includes .com, .org, .gov, etc. Internet History -
Apple Introduces Macintosh
Apple introduces the first Macintosh computer, with mouse and window interface. Computer History -
Hypertext
Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau introduce a new hypertext system, which started the modern internet. Computer History -
Introduction of the World Wide Web
The public is introduced to the World Wide Web by CERN.
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Audio and Video
The first audio and video are able to be distributed over the Internet, changing the way that people use the Internet. Internet History -
The Beginning of Google
Google's search engine is introduced, allowing users a new way to use the Internet. Internet History
