Overview of the Internet and Key Concepts

Overview of the Internet and Key Concepts

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Computers

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Zac Grant

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1.

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Front

What is the Internet?

Back

A global system of interconnected computer networks.

2.

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Front

What was established in 1958?

Back

The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), later became DARPA.

3.

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Front

What was ARPAnet proposed for?

Back

To connect computers for a resilient communications network in case of a nuclear attack.

4.

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Front

What did CSNET do in 1981?

Back

Connected distant workstations, expanding ARPAnet for national computer science researchers.

5.

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Front

What was launched in 1985 to connect university computer science departments?

Back

The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who developed HTTP and when?

Back

Tim Berners-Lee developed the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) in 1989.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was significant about the Mosaic Browser introduced in 1993?

Back

It introduced graphical user interfaces, displaying images inline with text.

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