Wiring the World

Wiring the World "The Birth of the Internet"

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Step back in time to an era of innovation and imagination, where a handful of visionaries dared to dream of a world connected by invisible threads of information. Wiring the World: "The Birth of the Internet" is an exhilarating journey through the electrifying origins of the internet.

In the 1960s, when computers were colossal machines confined to research labs, a group of brilliant minds set out to build a digital marvel that would reshape human communication, information sharing, and commerce forever. Follow the pioneers, from J.C.R. Licklider's audacious vision of a "Galactic Network" to the first message sent on ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet.

Discover how a humble network born from the ashes of the Cold War transformed into the worldwide web we rely on today. Meet the genius minds who designed the TCP/IP protocols, enabling computers to speak the same language across borders. Explore the surprising twists and turns that led to the birth of the World Wide Web, thanks to the ingenuity of Tim Berners-Lee.

Join us on this captivating journey through bytes of collaboration, the rise of geek culture, the revolution of e-commerce, and the power of algorithms. From chat rooms and memes to the dark corners of the internet, "The Birth of the Internet" uncovers the extraordinary impact of the digital revolution.

It's a tale of vision, ambition, and a touch of the unexpected, where the internet's incredible legacy continues to shape the world. Wiring the World: "The Birth of the Internet" is your ticket to the thrilling birth of the internet and its enduring magic.

Book information

ISBN: 9798861419611
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
Imprint: Independently Published
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 108
Weight: 154g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 6mm