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History of the internet
The history of the Internet is long and complicated. When the idea began it was not supposed to be used by consumers, but instead by people of the “scientific and military fields” (Howe). There were many fundamental steps, spanning over 35 years, which played a crucial role in the development of the Internet.
It all began in 1957 when Russia, known as USSR back then, launched Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite, into orbit. “The effect in the United States was electrifying” (Griffiths). For the first time the US felt vulnerable towards Russia and as a result the creation of a new Defence Department called ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) was their way of responding. Tensions between the US and Russia grew during the Cold War. Th...
The history of the Internet is long and complicated. When the idea began it was not supposed to be used by consumers, but instead by people of the “scientific and military fields” (Howe). There were many fundamental steps, spanning over 35 years, which played a crucial role in the development of the Internet.
It all began in 1957 when Russia, known as USSR back then, launched Sputnik, the first artificial earth satellite, into orbit. “The effect in the United States was electrifying” (Griffiths). For the first time the US felt vulnerable towards Russia and as a result the creation of a new Defence Department called ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) was their way of responding. Tensions between the US and Russia grew during the Cold War. Th...
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