The document discusses the history and development of the internet over several decades. It describes how early computer networks established in the 1960s and 1970s eventually led to the creation of the internet. Key events mentioned include the launch of ARPANET in 1969, the development of TCP/IP in the 1970s and 1980s which allowed different networks to communicate, and Tim Berners-Lee inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 which enabled the sharing of information through hyperlinks. The summary concludes that over the past 50+ years the internet has evolved from these early networks into a major platform that has transformed technologies, businesses and societies worldwide.

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