Here’s the History of the Internet in One Infographic

Do you think you know your Internet history? This infographic just landed in my inbox. See if there is anything on here that Vivint missed.

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It chronicles the past 50-plus years of the Internet and touches on more than 70 moments in Internet history. The graphic tells the story of how the Internet came to be, identifies major companies and initiatives that wouldn’t be possible without its existence, and some of the most memorable pop culture moments revolving around the World Wide Web.

What do you think? Did they miss anything?

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Judie is the co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Gear Diary, which she founded in September 2006. She started in 1999 writing software reviews at the now-defunct smaller.com; from mid-2000 through 2006, she wrote hardware reviews for and co-edited at The Gadgeteer. A recipient of the Sigma Kappa Colby Award for Technology, Judie is best known for her device-agnostic approach, deep-dive reviews, and enjoyment of exploring the latest tech, gadgets, and gear.