> The Internet itself was a DARPA funded, as was GPS and they can both be seen as tools in war at least as this was there initial intent. Which started back wh

> The Internet itself was a DARPA funded, as was GPS and they can both be seen as tools in war at least as this was there initial intent. Which started back when they were still just ARPA, the "Advanced Research Projects Agency". It's a bit aggravating that they had to tack on "Defense", as if their achievements weren't justification enough, but I suppose dissuading Congress from killing your budget is an important pragmatic concern.