Happy 40th Birthday Internet
Today is the 40th birthday of our dear friend the Internet. It’s kinda crazy to think that social networking, search engines, blogs, Napster, Internet browsers, IM, online gaming and hell the internet protocol itself are all birthed from a simple network message “lo” sent between two computers over the ARPANET 40 years this day. May I say Internet, you look great for 40. It seems that you got a lot faster with age. Granted your also a lot wider these, but hey they say you gain some weight every year of your life. People are alway talking you about you now-a-days. I remember when those so-called experts thought you were just a fad. But you showed them. And now I see your really connecting folks in China, India, America and Africa. I admire you for that.
Honestly, I consider you my virtual best friend. When I was in college, you helped me with my studies and also served as a much needed distraction. With that, choosing my career path, of owning my Web Company was honestly a no brainer.
You’ve even linked me up with old friends, acquaintances, and non-friends from my past which otherwise would not have happened…amazing. Quite frankly you continue to bring me years of discovery, wonderment, and enjoyment. My mom can even work with you…and I think she might me even be addicted. And when I have kids, I am certain they will know and respect you just like myself. You’re truly one of a kind.
Happy 40th Birthday Internet,
-Derrick Larane :)