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Index Key:   COM005
Author:      jason a akey
Subject:     Development of the Internet.
Who developed the Internet?

Response #:  1 of 1
Author:      hawley
Almost any of the many books now out about the Internet should tell you.  If
I recall correctly, the internet started as ARPAnet back in the late 70's. 
ARPA = Advanced Research Projects Agency was a government organization that
evolved from DARPA (the D = Defense).  The ARPAnet was conceived as a
resource for scientists working on government research projects, and I
believe that part of its charter was unlimited, free access.