Where Wizards Stay Up Late
The Origins Of The Internet
Summary:
The book chronicles the development of the internet, detailing the contributions of the visionary scientists and engineers at ARPA who laid the groundwork for the digital revolution. It explores the creation of ARPANET, the challenges overcome, and the key figures like Vint Cerf and Robert Kahn who played pivotal roles in the early stages of internet history.
Key points:
1. ARPANET: The book discusses the creation of ARPANET by the U.S. Department of Defense, which laid the groundwork for the modern internet.
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