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Readers praise new history of the ARPAnet
Original: i'm genuinely surprised at how well the authors of this history of the ARPAnet strike a balance between careful technica
A recently published history of the ARPAnet, the precursor to the modern internet, is drawing warm reactions from readers. One reader highlighted how the authors balance careful technical descriptions of the hardware and software with accessible metaphors and vivid portraits of the personalities involved, saying they learn something new every few pages. The praise suggests the book is resonating with both technical and general audiences interested in computing history.
Why now: A well-received new book on the origins of the internet is getting attention from readers who value both technical depth and storytelling.
Evidence
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