Narrator (voice-over): Raymond Samuel Tomlinson, an American computer programmer, revolutionized

email as we know it today.

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Narrator (voice-over): In 1971, Tomlinson implemented the first email program on ARPANET, enabling
users to send mail between different hosts.

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Narrator (voice-over): He introduced the @ symbol to separate user names and recipient machine
names, fundamentally changing communication.

Narrator (voice-over): Tomlinson's contributions were acknowledged by the Internet Hall of Fame, but
his influence extended beyond email.

Narrator (voice-over): He invented the TCP three-way handshake, shaping key Internet protocols like
HTTP.

Narrator (voice-over): Tomlinson played a pivotal role at BBN Technologies, contributing to the
development of the TENEX operating system.

Narrator (voice-over): His innovative email messaging system grew to become an indispensable part of
daily activities.

Narrator (voice-over): Tomlinson established email standards, co-authoring the first standard for
Internet email message formats.

Narrator (voice-over): Today, email is the most widely used communication medium, with billions of
users and accounts.
Narrator (voice-over): Tomlinson's networked email system introduced instantaneous communication
between machines.

Narrator (voice-over): Email exploded in the 1980s, with companies like AOL, Hotmail, and Yahoo
shaping the landscape.

Narrator (voice-over): Spam challenges arose, leading to the development of email sorting software.

Narrator (voice-over): Email became a vital tool for communication and connectivity in the new
millennium.

Narrator (voice-over): Raymond Tomlinson's groundbreaking work forever changed the way we
communicate and connect.