The Modern Internet
The Internet continued to develop and grow. The commands for electronic mail, as well as other components of the Internet were standardized. This made it easier for individuals to use the Internet, and thus it became more applicable for the public in general. More and more universities and libraries connected to the system, and the amount of websites grew exponentially. However, the Internet was still difficult to use for the majority of people.
By 1991, the first friendly interface to the Internet was created at the University of Minnesota. The University essentially created a menu system which allowed for easy access of files and information between computers on the campus. Thus, this began the transformation of Internet into a form that the average individual could use.
The designation of ``Key School'' exists for selected schools at every educational level in China: elementary, secondary and higher. In addition, there are various levels of the ``key'' designation itself: There are national key institutions, provincial or municipal key institutions, and county or district key institutions. Key schools all enjoy priority funding as well as the privilege of recruiting the best students. At the elementary and secondary levels, this concept is similar to that of a ``magnet'' or ``college preparatory'' school in the United States. Entry into such schools is based on examination and academic promise and achievement. For such schools, success is usually measured in terms of the percentage of its graduates entering colleges and universities, especially the key colleges and universities. The philosophy has been that giving a limited number of schools, colleges and universities priority in allocating limited resources, then the t...
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