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The Internet: past, present and future.

¹Division of Pediatric Surgery, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, New Jersey 08103, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery

|February 25, 2000

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The Internet, originating from Cold War defense, uses packet switching. Electronic mail and listservers, like Pedsurg-L for pediatric surgeons, are key applications, with evolving etiquette and public-private partnerships shaping its future.

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Information Science
Medical Informatics

Background:

The Internet's origins trace back to 1950s Cold War defense initiatives.
Its technological foundation is packet switching for data transmission.
Academic and scientific research initially fostered its development.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the evolution and impact of the Internet.
To highlight the significance of electronic mail and listservers in communication.
To discuss the emergence of online communities in specialized fields like medicine.

Main Methods:

Historical overview of Internet development.
Analysis of dominant Internet applications, particularly electronic mail.
Examination of specialized listservers, such as Pedsurg-L for pediatric surgeons.

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Main Results:

The Internet has expanded significantly due to commercial interest beyond its defense and academic roots.
Electronic mail remains the primary Internet application.
Listservers have become crucial for disseminating information, especially in medicine, with Pedsurg-L serving as an example.

Conclusions:

The Internet's growth is driven by diverse interests, including commercial potential.
Emerging online etiquette is shaping digital communication, particularly in professional medical communities.
Future Internet development involves established public and private partnerships.