Computer Networks Have Evolved Since 1960s

• 1968 - 1975 mainframes linked share resources

• 1975 - 1982 many proprietary network architectures

  • E.G. Decnet, SNA
  • Increasing demand for interconnected computers
    • Machines getting cheaper, more numerous
    • Database/data sharing
  • Cost of connections are too high and don’t scale well

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