3. Where Did The Idea For Cloud Computing Come From?

It might surprise you to know that the concept or idea behind cloud computing has been around for many years.

In fact there have been "Clouds" since the sixties.

Here are some examples:

• Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) - Was established in 1969 and largely driven by J.C.R. Licklider. One of the earliest examples of cloud computing.
• Military Network (MILNET) - Was established in 1983 as a split off from ARPANET, was meant to provide service to military only, for declassified information.
• National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) - Was established in 1985 to promote advanced research and educational networking.
• The Internet - Arguably the most well-know example of cloud computing. Replaced it's three predecessors.

These days just about everyone has heard of the internet, and many people have used it.