...be used as a form of processing power. The original intent was not to invent a method of communication that would soon take over the world of telecommunications. However, as the technology advanced it became apparent that the next step was to devise a manner in which two or more computers could communicate with each other. Thus, the modem was invented and even with the current advancements in digital transmission technology, the higher speed modems continue to be widely used.
COMPUTER TO COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS
When computers were first designed the intent was not to be able to communicate between computers, but to use them as a form of processing power (Peter, 2006). It was after the fact that a means had to be found to connect them to each other and form networks (Peter, 2006). This was where two major developments became important, - the developed of the modem which initially connected early computer to...