Computer Networks: Crash Course Computer Science, 28

Today we start a three episode arc on the rise of a global telecommunications network that changed the world forever. Were going to begin with computer networks, and how they grew from small groups of connected computers on LAN networks to eventually larger worldwide networks like the ARPANET and even the Internet we know today. We ll also discuss how many technologies like Ethernet, MAC addresses, IP Addresses, packet switching, network switches, and TCP, IP were implemented to new problems as our computers became everincreasingly connected. Next week well talk about the Internet, and the week after the World Wide Web Preorder our limited edition Crash Course: Computer Science Floppy Disk Coasters here Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios: Want to know more about Carrie Anne The Latest from PBS Digital Studios: h