Journey through the history of the internet from ARPANET to quantum computing
ARPANET was the first operational packet-switching network and the predecessor to the modern internet. Initially connecting four university computers.
TCP/IP became the fundamental communication protocol of the internet, allowing different networks to interconnect and communicate with each other.
DNS was introduced to translate human-readable domain names to IP addresses, making the internet more accessible and easier to navigate.
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, creating HTML, HTTP, and the first web browser, revolutionizing how information is shared online.
The internet became commercialized with companies like Amazon, eBay, and Yahoo! launching. The dot-com bubble saw massive investment in internet-based businesses.
Web 2.0 brought user-generated content and social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, transforming how people interact online.
The iPhone launch marked the beginning of widespread mobile internet usage, changing how people access information and services online.
Cloud computing became mainstream with services like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling on-demand access to computing resources over the internet.
IoT expanded the internet beyond computers and smartphones to everyday objects, creating a network of connected devices that collect and share data.
Quantum computing and quantum networks are emerging, promising unprecedented computational power and ultra-secure communication through quantum entanglement.