9 Questions
What was the author's primary purpose in writing the 1994 paragraph?
To provide a broad overview of the Internet and TCP/IP
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.
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.
Why did the author state that they 'can't honestly say that I anticipated what it has become today'?
The author did not believe the Internet would become as widely used and impactful as it has.
What is the significance of the author stating that this text is 'an historical document'?
The author is emphasizing the historical importance of the text as an early perspective on the Internet.
What was the fundamental technology that made the Internet work?
Packet switching
Who published the first paper on packet switching theory?
Leonard Kleinrock
What was the main issue with circuit switching technology?
It resulted in highly inefficient use of network resources
When did the research on packet switching take place at the institutions mentioned?
1961-1967
Test your knowledge of the introduction paragraph written in 1994 about the increasing use of the Internet and TCP/IP technology. Explore how the Internet had developed and the tools available to users during that time.
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