A Short Story of the Internet

In the 1960s, a new kind of conversation began, not between people but between machines. DARPA, a U.S. research agency, pioneered a project called ARPAnet, the seed of the future internet, allowing computers to communicate for the first time.

Early interactions were slow, like exchanging messages through molasses with the clunky computers of that era. Yet, ARPAnet steadily grew, weaving a web of connections across the US.

Then came a revolution. Computers shrank, and ARPAnet transformed into the open-access "internet." This wasn't just a network; it was a network of networks, a vast information commons anyone could enter.

The internet has no single owner, though most internet service providers are US-based. Regardless, it's revolutionized how we live, work, and connect, forever changing our relationship with technology. It's a monumental leap in computing, a testament to human ingenuity.

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