Internet

ARPANET

Oct 29, 1969

This was the beginning of the Internet. It connected colleges together so they could communicate.

Ethernet

May 22, 1973

It was used for interconnecting advanced computers workstations. Making it possible to send data to one another.

Internet

Jan 1, 1983

Researchers began to assemble "network to networks". The online world then took a more recognizable notice in the 90's.

Windows

Nov 20, 1985

Microsoft introduced this as an operating environment. This was used in response to the growing interest in graphical users.

World Wide Web

Mar 12, 1989

This a an information space where documents and other webs resources are identified by URI's. It can be accessed via the internet.

Amazon

Jul 5, 1994

This was used originally used ib bookstores, but now is used for DVD's, movies, games, Blu-Rays and other downloads/streaming.

Yahoo

Jan 18, 1995

This was originally used for Stanford University. This was a web search device that you could use a search bar to find things you needed.

iTunes

Jan 9, 2001

This allows you to download music and other movies from different TV shows. It is also used as a online radio broadcaster.

Wikipedia

Jan 15, 2001

This is a free access, free content Internet encyclopedia. This is a way to access and get different information about anything you want.

FireFox

Sep 23, 2002

This is a free and open-source web browser developed by Modzilla Foundation. This is another source of web searching.

Facebook

Feb 4, 2004

Online is a social networking service. The founders originally limited the website to just Harvard students, but later expanded it to other colleges.

Twitter

Mar 21, 2006

This is a social media website, where people can do a thing called "tweet". But this is different then all of the rest, you are limited to 144 characters.

Tumblr

Feb 1, 2007

This is a microblogging platform and social networkng website. The service allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short term blog.

Chrome

Sep 2, 2008

This is a freeware web browser developed by Google. This is another source of web searching.

Instagram

Oct 1, 2010

This is a online photo sharing, video sharing and social networking service that enables its users to shares photos and videos. This also allows you to instant message people too.