In this lesson: Explain the functions and basic requirements of a computer network.

Identify significant points in the development of computer networks.

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The telegraph

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The telephone

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Another wired system existed before the telephone

The Internet

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The Internet is a more recent development that is based on existing network systems.

Computer networks

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Computer networks were based on wired communications systems that existed before the invention of the computer.