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The History of the Internet

Timeline created by danielmcmahon in Science and Technology
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Arpa 1 The Seeds Are Planted Poynter Online According to Poynter Online, the seeds of Online Journalism were planted in 1969 when the U.S. government began testing ARPA, a network of computers that would serve as the cornerstone for the modern internet. In the same year, the New York Times began storing abstracts of every published article in an electronic information bank used to this day.
Ethernet cable utp mold type kb aa06  1 Ethernet and the UPI Ethernet and the UPI In 1973, Poynter reports that research Bob Metcalfe wrote an article about the importance of Ethernet technology, a now widely used internet utility. Additionally, United Press International announced the installation of computer terminals in each of their 100 U.S. bureaus.
Apple logo1 1 Apple/BBC teletext Apple/BBC teletext Poynter cites 1976 as the year the Apple computer was first created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The BBC also began using teletext technology in the same year.
Lan 1 LAN and Dial-Up LAN and Dial-Up According to Poynter, local area network software was first developed in 1980. The Associated Press also began using dial-up technology in the same year
Windows logo 1 Windows and Forums Windows and Forums Poynter Online marks 1985 as the advent of Microsoft's Windows software. An online discussion community, the WELL was also founded by Stewart Brand and Larry Brilliant in this year.
Aol logo 1 NFSNET and AOL Poynter OnlineIn 1989, the ARPANET network was replaced by a fast system called NFSNET. Additionally, in this year Compuserve purchased America Online, which would become one of the world's most popular browsers.
Intel 1 Pentium and Online News Poynter OnlineIn 1993, Intel unveiled its Pentium chip. Also, newspapers began using Online additions, assimilating to the digital age.
Ferraricrash4 1 Increased Use and AOL Crash Poynter OnlineIn 1996, Nielsen reported that internet use increased 50 percent between September 1995 and April 1996. Additionally, an 18 hour AOL crash infuriated users worldwide.
Youtube 1 Youtube and Anchor Blog Poynter OnlineIn 2005, Youtube was launched. In addition, NBC news anchor Brian Williams began his new blog, "The Daily Nightly".
gwbush 1 Bush Blog and Youtube CBS Poynter OnlineIn 2008, The White House under then President George W. Bush began the first ever Presidential blog. CBS's Katie Couric also launched the network's Youtube Channel.