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Internet's history and present and future

The internet has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a tool for the United States military to share information between computers. Today, it is a global network of computers that allows billions of people to connect and share information. It has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate.

The history of the internet begins with the development of electronic computers in the mid-20th century. The first computers were large, expensive, and difficult to use. They were mainly used by governments and businesses. In the 1960s, a group of scientists developed a way to connect computers so they could share information. This was the beginning of the internet.

The internet began to grow in the 1970s when universities and research laboratories began to connect their computers. In the 1980s, the U.S. government began to fund the development of the internet. This led to the development of the World Wide Web in the 1990s. The World Wide Web made it possible for anyone to access information on the internet.

Today, the internet is used by billions of people around the world. It is a vital part of our economy and our way of life. The future of the internet is hard to predict. However, it is clear that it will continue to grow and change the way we live, work, and communicate.

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