Major Landmarks
- 1969: ARPANET, the first network, was developed by the US Department of Defense. It was initially designed to connect computers at different universities and research centers, and used packet switching to transmit data.
- 1983: Internet Protocol (IP) was adopted, allowing different networks to communicate with each other and enabling the creation of a network of networks (the internet).
- 1991: The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented by Tim Berners-Lee, introducing the concept of hyperlinks and web pages, and making it easy for people to access and share information using web browsers and hyperlinks.
- 1993: The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released, popularizing the web and making it accessible to a wider audience.
Factors Influencing the Growth of the Internet
- Technological advancements: faster hardware (processors, memory, storage), better software (operating systems, applications), improved networking (faster connections, wireless networks).
- Increased accessibility and affordability: more people can access the internet due to lower costs and wider availability, plus increased access to devices (computers, smartphones, tablets).
- Growing demand for online services: email, social media, online shopping, online banking, etc.
