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Internet Security
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Internet Security

by Tim Speed, Juanita Ellis
April 2003
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
398 pages
9h 43m
English
Digital Press
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The Internet and Security

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Hacker, on the run—with your data!

1.1 The history of the Internet

1.1.1 The Internet

Back in 1866, the Wild West was “the future utopia” to Americans who were already in what was originally supposed to be “the land of opportunity.” Civil War, reconstruction, and corruption in the White House were the current headlines of the day. Thus, eyes turned to the West for opportunity and new beginnings. The Wild West was supposed to be a place where everyone could go for cheap land, free gold, and a good beach (and eventually surfing, if they made it to the coast). The Wild West was often not this ideal, as demonstrated ...

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ISBN: 9781555582982