The Definition of ARPAnet:
ARPAnet was the network that became the basis for the internet. It was funded mainly by US Millitary sourses and consisted of a number of individual computers connected by leased lines and using a pocket-switching scheme. ARPAnet- The Advanced Research Projects Agency. |  | The History of Computers and the Internet |
Who?
Frank Heart chose the team that made ARPAnet, Dave Walden a programer, Bernie Cosell a debugger, Severo Ornstein a hardware ace,Will Crowther a programer , and Bob Kahn a theoritician.
What?
ARPAnet was a network that directly connected The University of Utah, The Stanford Research Center, The University of Los Angeles, and The University of Santa Barbara.
When?
In the early 1960's ARPAnet was created to help the US Defence Agency grow the US's Millitary technology.
Where?
ARPAnet was created in the USA.
Why?
The US was compeating with Russia for the most advanced technology.
How?
ARPAnet was created using a packet-switching scheme, a system of triangles and leased lins to connect individual computers. |
