The Internet Revolution
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The Internet Revolution: A Timeline
The Internet Revolution refers to the rapid advancement of digital technology and the widespread adoption of the Internet in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This revolution has transformed how we communicate, access information, and conduct business, leading to unprecedented global connectivity and the rise of the information age.
The Internet Revolution: Key Milestones
- 1969: The first ARPANET message was sent between UCLA and Stanford, marking the birth of the internet.
- 1983: ARPANET adopted the TCP/IP protocol, which still serves as the foundation of the internet today.
- 1989: Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, creating the first web browser and server.
- 1998: Google was founded, revolutionizing search on the internet.
- 2004: Facebook launched, bringing social networking into the mainstream.
- 2007: The release of the iPhone changed how we interact with the internet, ushering in the mobile revolution.
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