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1969: ARPANET, the network that gave birth to the Internet

A documentary traces the history of ARPANET, the first computer network created in 1969.

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The fact

Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, it is considered the precursor to the Internet.

This innovation marked the beginning of the digital revolution.

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Why it matters

ARPANET est une étape fondatrice de l’histoire numérique, dont la compréhension éclaire les enjeux actuels de connectivité et de cybersécurité, tout en rappelant les origines militaires de cette technologie.

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