The historical origins of the Internet: a comparison with classic point-to-point media

The basic aim of the article is to compare some of the features of classic point-to-point media with new digital media networks. We show what were the ideas that led to the creation of the first computer network, the ARPANET. Special attention is given to the fact that the movement of ideas known as...

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Main Author: António Machuco Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade da Beira Interior 2012-05-01
Series:Estudos em Comunicação
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Online Access:http://www.ec.ubi.pt/ec/11/pdf/EC11-2012Mai-05.pdf