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History of the Internet

Created by the security software company AVG, the infographic shown here provides an overview of key events in the history of the Internet’s growth. Incorporating text, illustrations, logos, and statistics, History of the Internet is set up as a timeline that marks certain events and milestones, such as the number of users on the Internet. The infographic also notes key dates in the creation and propagation of computer viruses over the Internet, the launches of popular Web sites and services, and advances in personal computing that contributed to the Internet’s rising popularity.

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