Everything Everywhere Daily Origins of the Internet
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Apr 28, 2025 Discover the fascinating journey of the internet, from its start in the 1960s as a costly, restricted network to its role as a global communication powerhouse. Learn about the transition from isolated computing to collaborative systems that paved the way for ARPANET. Key developments like TCP/IP emerged, transforming how we connect and communicate. This exploration highlights the internet's impact on society and its evolution into the essential tool we rely on today.
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Early Computer Isolation Solved
- Early computers were huge, expensive, and isolated, limiting real-time interaction and collaboration.
- Networking started to solve these issues by connecting computers to share resources efficiently across locations.
Packet Switching Revolution
- Packet switching breaks messages into small pieces that travel independently, improving communication resilience and efficiency.
- This method better used network capacity and avoided failure points typical of circuit switching.
Visionary Galactic Network Concept
- Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider envisioned a 'Galactic Network' for global computer interconnection.
- His vision included fast access to data and programs, early groundwork for the internet concept.