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Contents 1 History 1.1 Before the Internet 1.1.1 USER TIPS 1.1.2 Dangers

History

Before the Internet

In the 1950s and early 1960s, prior to the widespread inter-networking that led to the Internet, most communication networks were limited in that they only allowed communications between the stations on the network. Some networks had gateways or bridges between them, but these bridges were often limited or built specifically for a single use. One prevalent computer networking method was based on the central mainframe method, simply allowing its terminals to be connected via long leased lines. This method was used in the 1950s by Project RAND to support researchers such as Herbert Simon, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when collaborating across the continent with researchers in Sullivan, Illinois, on automated theorem proving and artificial intelligence.

USER TIPS

• I find using the Windows Key + TAB to scroll between windows in Vista a helpful tool when you have multiple windows open. On a Mac computer running Vista you can use the Command Key + TAB to do this.Adam is just about to finish his lab as well :)

• Click there to enter the wide Internet_Explorer and explore. ycho136

Dangers

The Internet, while a valuable learning resource, is brimming with danger and madness. From viruses bent on destroying your data, to communities (Like /b/) bent on destroying your sanity, the unwary user can quickly find themselves in a dire situation. However, all is not lost. As abundant as the horrors of the internet can be, with a little presence of mind they can be marginalized and avoided. Click_here to learn some basic online self-defense.

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