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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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Starting a Conversation: Respond to “History of the Internet” Infographic

  1. Question

    This infographic was created by AVG, a software company that provides products to protect consumers against computer viruses and malware. What elements of the infographic reflect AVG’s mission? What motives might the company have had for including those elements?

  2. Question

    Look at the design of the infographic. Which events stand out the most, and what makes them stand out? Why do you think the infographic’s designer chose to emphasize some events over others? What different choices would you have made if you were the designer?

  3. Question

    The infographic is structured as a timeline, which is a logical choice for showing a series of events that happen over time. What other structures might have been useful here? How would you restructure the infographic — by type of event, by company, by decade, or by some other criterion?

  4. Question

    Many infographics provide a list of sources for their information. Why do you think AVG might have chosen not to cite their sources here? Of the information contained in this infographic, what might be considered “common knowledge”?
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