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Acronym Finder A database 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.

A 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..