sep 18, 1962 - Licklider developed the concept of a network for social interactions via computer in 1962.His "Galactic Network" envisioned a globally interconnected set of computers through which people could quickly access data and programs from any site. He also pushed to have ARPA's contracts moved from the private sector to universities.
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sep 18, 1962
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~ 63 years ago