The document summarizes the history and development of the Internet from its origins as ARPANET in the 1960s to its modern manifestations. It discusses how ARPANET was created by the US military to maintain contact in the event of a nuclear attack. It then outlines the further developments that led to standardization of Internet protocols and the creation of the World Wide Web in 1991. It also examines how the Internet has impacted society through different rates of adoption among groups and the factors influencing individuals' adoption and use of Internet technologies and services.