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of more than 90,000 acronyms/abbreviations and their meanings, in many
languages including: French, German, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, and
others. Contains acronyms/abbreviations about: general topics; Internet;
chat; email; newsgroups; computers; science; technology; aviation, federal,
state and local government; telecommunications; airport codes; and the
military including Department of Defense, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine,
and Coast Guard acronyms.
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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..
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