Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast The Secret History of the Internet
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May 5, 2023 Explore the fascinating history of the internet, starting with the launch of Sputnik and its ripple effects on U.S. tech. Discover the early days filled with small networks and innovative projects, paving the way for modern communication. Learn about the pivotal moment in 1983 when the internet truly came alive with TCP/IP activation. This journey includes humorous anecdotes, the rise of commercial email, and the transformative creation of the World Wide Web. Plus, venture into the future with concepts of an interplanetary internet!
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Military and Networking
- The military's interest in networking stemmed from the potential for command and control.
- They explored satellite-based networks (SatNet) and radio networks to connect mobile units.
TCP/IP's Impact
- TCP/IP, developed by Vint Cerf, enabled different networks with varying protocols to communicate.
- This solved the "internetworking problem" and laid the foundation for the modern internet.
Mandating TCP/IP
- Vint Cerf mandated the switch to TCP/IP for all ARPANET computers by 1983.
- His control stemmed from ARPA's funding of research projects, enforcing the adoption of the protocol.