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Foundations of the Internet
The foundations of the Internet were formed when packet-switching networks came into operation in the 1960s. -
ARPA
Early packet-switching networks were set up in Europe. Development of a similar system began in America in 1968, and went into operation the year after in the US Defence Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). -
Usenet
The popular bulletin-board system, Usenet, was developed between the 70s and 80s -
At Home Computers
The at home computers were introduced in the late 70's. -
The First International Connection
In 1973 the first international (and indeed intercontinental) connection was made to the University College of London in England. -
NCP
Network Control Protocol was replaced with the now-widespread TCP/IP in 1982.