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The Evolution of the Internet

By cocobutter

  • U.S. creates ARPA

    U.S. creates ARPA
    1958 U.S. Government Creates ARPA The United States government creates the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in response to Sputnik launch. Website.

  • The Start

    The Start
    ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) goes online in December, connecting four major U.S. universities. Designed for research, education, and government organizations, it provides a communications network linking the country in the event that a military attack destroys conventional communications systems.

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft
    The Microsoft Corporation was founded April 4, 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. Website.

  • Apple

    Apple
    Apple Computers was founded Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.
    Website.

  • Internet

    Internet
    The word "internet" was used for the first time. website.

  • Virus

    Virus
    A virus called the Internet Worm temporarily shuts down about 10% of the world's Internet servers. Website.

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    The World Wide Web was first launched to the public on August 6, 1991. Website.

  • Google

    Google
    Google is founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page on September 7, 1998. Website.

  • Napster

    Napster
    College student Shawn Fanning invents Napster, a computer application that allows users to swap music over the Internet. Website.

  • Web Population

    Web Population
    As of January, 58.5% of the U.S. population (164.14 million people) uses the Internet. Worldwide there are 544.2 million users. Website.