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  The Evolution of the Internet and Multimedia Systems on the Web: A Comprehensive Guide The internet has transformed the way we communicate, share information, and consume media. The World Wide Web (WWW), powered by HTML, has been at the forefront of this revolution, and today multimedia plays a vital role in how we experience the internet. Whether it’s video, audio, graphics, or interactive content, multimedia systems and design shape how we interact with web content. The History of the Internet The Internet began as a military project in the 1960s, known as ARPANET. Initially, it was designed to ensure communication networks could survive during a nuclear attack. Over time, it evolved, and the commercial internet as we know it began to take shape in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Key milestones in the history of the internet include: 1969 : ARPANET's first message sent. 1989 : Tim Berners-Lee proposes the World Wide Web. 1991 : The first website goes live, laying the foundatio