The article highlights the origins of the Internet, detailing how Robert Taylor, frustrated by multiple computer terminals in 1966, sought a solution for interconnected computing. Influenced by J.C.R. Licklider's earlier vision of an 'Intergalactic Computer Network,' Taylor recognized that a unified network could facilitate the sharing of resources and information among disparate systems. This idea ultimately led to the development of networking technologies that underpin the Internet today, illustrating the impact of visionary individuals in transforming fragmented computing practices into a cohesive global network.
"In 1966, Robert Taylor faced frustration with multiple computer terminals and envisioned an interconnected network, laying the groundwork for the Internet as we know it today."
"J.C.R. Licklider's 1963 vision of an 'Intergalactic Computer Network' inspired Taylor, who had the authority and vision to turn it into a practical tool for connectivity."
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