A loose confederation of computer communication networks around the world. The networks that make up the Internet are connected through several backbone networks. The Internet grew out of the US Government ARPAnet project and was designed to facilitate information exchange.

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Computer Communication Networks (1996-1998)

History note

1999; see COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS 1996-1998

Public note

1999; use COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS 1996-1998