1994 Internet Usage Introduction
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What was the author's primary purpose in writing the 1994 paragraph?

  • To discuss the history of the ARPANET and BITNET
  • To provide a broad overview of the Internet and TCP/IP (correct)
  • To encourage the publication of more books on the Internet
  • To predict the future growth and impact of the Internet

    • What does the author mean when they say the Internet and TCP/IP 'histories are most definitely intertwingled'?

  • The development of the Internet and TCP/IP protocols were closely linked and interrelated. (correct)
  • The author is trying to suggest that the histories of the Internet and TCP/IP protocols are not important.
  • The author is unsure of the relationship between the history of the Internet and TCP/IP protocols.
  • The development of the Internet and TCP/IP protocols were completely independent of each other.

    • What is the significance of the author being introduced to the ARPANET in 1982 and using BITNET and CSNET throughout the 1980s?

  • It shows the author was an early adopter and pioneer of internet technologies. (correct)
  • It suggests the author was not actively involved in the development of the Internet.
  • It highlights the author's limited exposure to internet technologies in the 1980s.
  • It demonstrates the author's lack of understanding of the potential of the Internet.

    • Why did the author state that they 'can't honestly say that I anticipated what it has become today'?

    <p>The author did not believe the Internet would become as widely used and impactful as it has.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the author stating that this text is 'an historical document'?

    <p>The author is emphasizing the historical importance of the text as an early perspective on the Internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fundamental technology that made the Internet work?

    <p>Packet switching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published the first paper on packet switching theory?

    <p>Leonard Kleinrock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue with circuit switching technology?

    <p>It resulted in highly inefficient use of network resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the research on packet switching take place at the institutions mentioned?

    <p>1961-1967</p> Signup and view all the answers

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