1. The Development of the Internet
A Historical Timeline
Dr. Sajjad Haider
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Cyber Anthropology
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3. 1950s-1960s: Early Research and
ARPANET
1957
ARPA was
established after
the launch of
Sputnik.
1963–1967
Research on
computer
networking began.
1968
ARPANET was
planned with
selected computer
hosts.
1969
First successful
connection
between
computers at UCLA
and Stanford.
4. 1960s – The
Birth of
Computer
Networks
1962
Concept of packet
switching
1969
ARPANET goes
live (First
message sent)
6. 1970s:
Expansion of
Networking
• ARPANET expanded
to more research
institutions.
• 1973: First
international
connections (UK and
Norway).
• 1979: Usenet ('poor
man's ARPANET')
created for online
discussions.
7. 1980s: Foundations
for the Modern
Internet
1983
ARPANET adopted
TCP/IP, allowing broader
networking.
1984
Domain Name System
(DNS) introduced.
1989
Tim Berners-Lee
proposed the World
Wide Web at CERN.
8. 1980s –
Internet
Grows Beyond
Military Use
ARPANET switches
to TCP/IP
1983
Domain Name
System (DNS)
introduced
1984
Tim Berners-Lee
proposes the World
Wide Web
1989
10. 1990s: The
Web
Revolution
Tim Berners-Lee
developed HTML
and HTTP.
1990
Mosaic browser
launched, making
the Web more
accessible.
1993
Microsoft
launched
Windows 95 with
Internet Explorer.
1995
Internet boom
with growing
websites and e-
commerce.
1990s
11. 2000s – The
Internet
Becomes a Daily
Necessity
- 2001: Wikipedia
launches
- 2004: Facebook
founded
- 2005: YouTube
launches
- 2007: iPhone
revolutionizes mobile
Internet
12. 2000s: Commercialization and Social
Media
Early 2000s
Dot-com boom and bust.
2004
Facebook launched,
marking the rise of social
media.
2005
YouTube launched,
revolutionizing video
sharing.
2007
Introduction of
smartphones accelerated
mobile internet.
13. 2010s – The Era
of Social Media
& Mobile
Internet
- 2010: Instagram
launched
- 2013: Snowden
leaks reveal
surveillance
- 2015: Streaming
services dominate
- 2018: GDPR enforces
data privacy
14. 2010s: Mobile Internet and AI
• Growth of cloud computing
and AI-driven platforms.
• Social media dominance
with platforms like Instagram,
Twitter.
• 2015 onwards: Rise of
Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G
networks.
15. 2020s – The
Future of
the Internet
- 2020: COVID-19 ACCELERATES
REMOTE WORK & VIDEO
CONFERENCING
- 2021: METAVERSE & STARLINK
EXPAND
- 2023-PRESENT: AI RESHAPES
SEARCH & CYBERSECURITY
CONCERNS RISE
16. Conclusion
The Internet has evolved from a
military project to an essential global
network. With advancements in AI,
cloud computing, and 5G, the future
of the Internet promises even
greater connectivity and innovation.
The Internet has evolved from a
military research project to a global
communication and commerce hub,
transforming how we work,
communicate, and access
information.