Internet And Its History

In our previous topic, we have talked about the networking, now here we will discuss that what is Internet? And what is the history of Internet. We can simply say that Internet is the network of millions networking around the world. Or in other words, the millions of computer from all over the world are connected with each other to share the data in its all forms. Such as text, images, audio and video. These networks use telephone lines, Fiber – optic cables and satellite communications for communicate with each others. And to utilize these major forms of media, there is the need of both hardware and software. So, as for as the use of Internet increased, the globalization of the World became towards the reality.
If we have a glance over the history of Internet, we will come to know, that US department of defense designed a network called ARPANT (Advanced Research Project Agency Network) in 1960. And its purpose was to share the researches and work of Scientist from the different locations. So, with the help of this (ARPANT) it seems as they were sitting and working together. So, it was the first step towards the modern ways of sharing information.
The other networks related to the military points of view came into existence with the passage of time and the period of between 1970 and 1980 was very important period as for as the history of Internet concerned. Because in this period (1970 – 1980) mostly military related networks emerged into ARPANT. On the other end, networking was gaining the popularity and almost all the major Universities and Research Centers also joined the ARPANT. And now, we can say that ARPANT become the “Network of Networks”.
A major point was taken place in 1989, when ARPANT was replaced with National Science Foundation’s Network (NSFNET). Prior to this the Internet was serving the Scientists, Teachers, University students and Military Officers. In short, the users of Internet were limited but in 1989, when the NSFNET came into existence all the civilians communities started to get benefits of Internet. With this, as the number of Internet users grow and the popularity of Internet also grown. The period of 1990 to 2000 was the period when the rapidly growth and the popularity of Internet was on its peck. After the 2000, the period of modern Internet was starting. Prior to 2000, Internet was being used for the informational purposes, mostly the users join it when they need information or to communication purpose such as E-Mail or Chatting. But after 2000, Internet became the source entertainment too. Now, where it provides information and communications, it also provides the entertainments.