ARPANET Goes Live
The first message was sent over the ARPANET, marking the birth of packet-switched networking. This network, while groundbreaking, eventually faced the problem of needing to connect to other networks.
Significance
Established the foundational packet-switching technology, but also highlighted the future need for inter-network communication.
Key facts
- Date
- 1969-10-29
- Type
- milestone
- Location
- UCLA, Stanford Research Institute (SRI), UCSB, University of Utah