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Brief History of the Internet and Related Networks
by Vint Cerf In 1973, the U.S. Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiated
a research program to investigate techniques
and technologies for interlinking packet networks
of various kinds. The objective was to develop
communication protocols which would allow networked
computers to communicate transparently across
multiple, linked packet networks. This was called
the Internetting project and the system of networks
which emerged from the research was known as
the "Internet." The system of protocols which
was developed over the course of this research
effort became known as the TCP/IP Protocol Suite,
after the two initial protocols developed: Transmission
Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol
(IP).
Dr. Steven Wolff on "The Evolution Of The Internet."
(FYI) On Friday, October 14th, 1995, Dr.
Steven Wolff, Director of the National Science
Foundation, Division of Networking and Communications
Research and Infrastructure, presented a lecture
on "The Evolution Of The Internet." The Internet's
roots extend back to a Defense Department project
funded by the Advanced Research Projects Administration
(ARPA) in 1969. ARPAnet, as it was known then,
was an attempt by the military to develop a
network which could withstand partial outages
(e.g., bomb attacks, natural catastrophes, etc.)
and still function.
What is the Internet? / Hitchhiker's Guide to
the Internet FYI (For Your Information)
on "What is the Internet?" by Ed Krol. This
FYI RFC (Request for Comment) answers the question,
"What is the Internet?" and is produced by the
User Services Working Group of the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF). Containing a
modified chapter from Ed Krol's 1992 book, "The
Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog," the
paper covers the Internet's definition, history,
administration, protocols, financing, and current
issues such as growth, commercialization, and
privatization.
Zen
and Art of the Internet The composition
of this booklet was originally started because
the Computer Science department at Widener University
was in desperate need of documentation describing
the capabilities of this ``great new Internet
link'' we obtained. It's since grown into an
effort to acquaint the reader with much of what's
currently available over the Internet. Aimed
at the novice user, it attempts to remain operating
system ``neutral''---little information herein
is specific to Unix, VMS, or any other environment.
This booklet will, hopefully, be usable by nearly
anyone.
Roads and Crossroads of the Internet's History
A comprehensive and fascinating overview of
the philosophy and history of the Internet.
Many related links and a section on pertinent
statistics. From Internet Valley, a Sacramento,
California Internet consulting and publishing
company. If you only have time to follow one
of these links - this is it..
