-
Reasons for Internet Invention
On this date Soviet union launched the first manmade satellite into orbit. This worried the U.S. since satellites could wipe out their wires used for long-distance communication. This could result in a loss at the Cold War. -
First Invented
The internet was invented in the early 1060's by scientist and military experts invilved with Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). -
Access to internet
Only 4 computers were first hooked ont o the internet which were under control of the Pentagon to prevent attacks that would mess up their military operations. -
First Internet Hack
Robert Morris releases a hack a.k.a. the Morris Worm. This worm was supposed to hide his identity of being a Cornell student. Due to him writing the code wrong, he was assumed guilty for gaining unauthorized access to federal computers. -
Hotmail
A website in which you can send messages and enclosed files to your relatives, classmates, business partners etc. Major tool introduced in this was MSN Messenger which could be used in place of long-distance calling without paying the $$$. -
Mafiaboy Destruction
Mafiaboy, also known as Michael Demon Calce targets Yshoo! which at that time was a multi-billion dollar company and the top search engine which causes other websites to crash and causes around 1.2 billion dollars worth of global economic damage. -
Wikipedia
A websote is invented which will help students for years to come. A non-profit website whoch will lend you all of the information the world has to offer with the click of a button -
U.S.A. launches a government website
Let's the voices of the people to be heard and how they can improve the government. It also lets them to see what the government is up to and if they want to oppose it because it might not benefit the country -
Facebook
ADVANTAGES: Message friends when not around them, talk to far away friends and family without interuption.
DISADVANTAGES: Accedentally left logged on and messages off your name are sent out and may cause a rift between you and the other person, hacked by unknown people which could cause your downfall. Most active users between all social media apps -
Future of Internet
The main focus of the future of the Internet is going to be focusing on how to control hacking since everyone wants to keep their lives personal and private. Especially the social media websites: the more hack-proof they become, the more they will be active.
