Table of Contents Internet In Action 4 Early Connections 8 Growth And Change 14 Global Connections 18 A Wireless Future 26 Internet Timeline 28 Glossary 30 to learn more 31 Index 32
Internet in Action It is early morning A family is sleeping But devices around the house are buzzing with activity The devices are connected to the Internet It is powering them on 4
Sprinklers pop up from the ground They start watering the lawn In the kitchen the coffee maker brews coffee The refrigerator sends an alert to the parents They need more milk Window shades rise in the bedrooms and smart alarms ring It is time for everyone to get up 5
