How the Internet Started
The internet began in the late 1960s, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense as a project called ARPANET. The goal was to create a network communication that could withstand potential disruptions, like a nuclear attack. The first successful connection on ARPANET was made in 1969 between two computers at different universities.
Over the years, ARPANET expanded and evolved, and by the 1980s, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) became the standard protocol for networking. It allowed different networks to connect and communicate with each other, creating the "network of networks called the Internet."
Tim Berners-Lee revolutionised how we connect and share data/information by inventing the World Wide Web (WWW). His groundbreaking creation has transformed communication and access to knowledge worldwide. The 1989. This allowed users to browse the Internet.
