It’s the 1970s and both the government and academia are doing everything they can to spread the word of the Arpanet. But as the Arpanet gains popularity everywhere after its 1972 coming-out ball in Washington, D.C., through its new phone book, it also faces detractors who don’t want it to be available to all.

Computer Freaks

Inc. Magazine

Chapter Three: Let's Have a Ball

JUN 29, 202336 MIN
Computer Freaks

Chapter Three: Let's Have a Ball

JUN 29, 202336 MIN

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It’s the 1970s and both the government and academia are doing everything they can to spread the word of the Arpanet. But as the Arpanet gains popularity everywhere after its 1972 coming-out ball in Washington, D.C., through its new phone book, it also faces detractors who don’t want it to be available to all.