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Topic: The History and Development of the Internet
Presented by: ZAYYANU ABDULLAHI
Date: 18/7/25
2. Introduction
The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.
It connects people, devices, and information globally.
This presentation explores how the Internet began and how it
developed over time.
3. Early Beginnings (1960s–1970s)
1969: The U.S. Department of Defense created ARPANET, the first
version of the Internet, to connect universities and research centers.
First message was sent between UCLA and Stanford.
Only 4 computers were connected initially.
4. Expansion and Protocols (1980s)
1983: Introduction of TCP/IP protocols, which became the standard
for internet communication.
More universities and institutions joined the network.
DNS (Domain Name System) was developed in 1984
(like .com, .edu, etc.).
5. The Birth of the World Wide Web (1990s)
1991: Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web (WWW),
allowing users to access information through websites and
browsers.
Browsers like Netscape made the Internet user-friendly.
Rapid growth of websites and users began.
6. The Internet in the 2000s
Broadband replaced dial-up connections (faster internet).
Rise of social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube).
More people accessed the Internet through mobile phones.
7. Modern Internet (2010s–Present)
Cloud computing, streaming services, IoT (Internet of Things), and
5G technology emerged.
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Internet is now essential in education, business, health,
entertainment, and communication.
Billions of people are connected worldwide.
8. Importance of the Internet
Makes communication instant and global.
Provides access to unlimited information.
Boosts education, e-commerce, innovation, and productivity.
9. Challenges of the Internet
Cybersecurity threats (hacking, scams).
Privacy issues and misinformation.
Digital divide (not everyone has access).
10. Conclusion
The Internet has transformed the world and continues to evolve.
From military research to global connection, it plays a vital role in
modern life.
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The future holds even more advanced technologies and
opportunities.
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11. Thank You!
Questions & Answers?
Thank you for listening!
