The Internet (1960s–1990s): Originating from ARPANET, a U.S. Department of Defense project, the Internet evolved into a global network of interconnected computers using standardized protocols (TCP/IP). Initially for academic and military communication, the invention of the World Wide Web by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, with HTML, URLs, and HTTP, made it user-friendly and accessible. The Internet revolutionized communication, enabling instant email, video calls, and social media. It created vast digital marketplaces, transforming commerce through e-commerce. Access to information exploded via search engines and online databases, democratizing knowledge. It enabled remote work, cloud computing, and real-time collaboration across continents. The Internet birthed entirely new industries and disrupted traditional ones like media and retail. While raising concerns about privacy and misinformation, its ability to connect billions, share data instantaneously, and foster innovation makes it one of humanity’s most transformative inventions, redefining how we live, work, and interact.
Add Comment + Vote ( 1 )...
There are currently no comments !