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Information Science > Computing Methodologies > Computer Systems > Computer Communication Networks > Internet

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Internet  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Web, World Wide
  • Wide Web, World
  • World Wide Web

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 99; see COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS 1996-98

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D020407

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