Stages of the Internet

Different Stages of the Internet

• Stage 1: Internet 1.0
  • Characterization:
  • Primarily a platform for communication.
  • Users interact with the web mainly in a static manner.
  • Description of Usage:
  • The focus is on the basic information exchange.
  • Websites serve as informational blocks where users can read and retrieve content.
  • Example:
  • Early websites were often simple and static, functioning more like digital brochures instead of interactive experiences.