History of the Internet : a chronology, 1843 to the present / Christos J.P. Moschovitis [and others].

Other author Moschovitis, Christos J. P.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©1999.
Descriptionviii, 312 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The prehistory of the Internet: 1843-1956 -- From Sputnik to the ARPAnet: 1957-1969 -- What does a network do?: 1970-1978 -- Because it's there: 1979-1984 -- The wild frontier: 1985-1990 -- The World Wide Wonder: 1991-1994 -- Living on Internet time: 1995-1998 -- Future trends.
Abstract A chronology of telecommunications from Babbage's earliest theories of a "Difference Engine" to the impact of the Internet in 1998 to future trends.
Local noteLittle-320412--305131017875+
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 282-292) and index.
LCCN 99013275
ISBN1576071189 (alk. paper)
ISBN1576071928 (pb)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TK5105.875.I57 H58 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold