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Who developed the first packet-switched network at the National Physics Laboratory in the UK?
Who developed the first packet-switched network at the National Physics Laboratory in the UK?
Donald Davies
Where was the first message sent over the ARPANET from?
Where was the first message sent over the ARPANET from?
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
What were some of the packet switching networks developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
What were some of the packet switching networks developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
ARPANET, NPL network, CYCLADES, Merit Network, Tymnet, and Telenet
In which decade did the US Department of Defense award contracts for packet network systems?
In which decade did the US Department of Defense award contracts for packet network systems?
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What were the initial concepts of packet networking originated in?
What were the initial concepts of packet networking originated in?
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Study Notes
Early Network Developments
- Donald Davies developed the first packet-switched network at the National Physics Laboratory in the UK.
- The first message sent over the ARPANET was sent from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Packet Switching Networks
- Some of the packet switching networks developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s include the ARPANET, NPL Network, and CYCLADES.
US Department of Defense
- The US Department of Defense awarded contracts for packet network systems in the 1960s.
Origins of Packet Networking
- The initial concepts of packet networking originated in the 1960s in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Test your knowledge of the history of the Internet with this quiz. Explore the origins of packet networking, the development of ARPANET, and the role of various countries in shaping the early days of the Internet.
