History of the Internet

What Is the History of the Internet?

The Internet, also called the Net, is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. The Internet has its roots in ARPANET, a network started in 1969 to link scientific and academic researchers across the United States. In 1986, the National Science Foundation connected its huge network, called NSFnet, to ARPANET, creating a configuration of com­plex networks and hosts that became known as the Internet. Even as the Internet grows, it remains a public, cooperative, and independent network.