The DoD adopted TCP/IP as its native protocol for communications in 1983. DARPA lead the charge for a communications system that would be resilient to Global Thermal Nuclear attacks (therein allowing for continued, uninterrupted comm), and would allow for common connectivity of multi-vendor solutions. This of course did yield 'ARPA NET' which, by a decision of the DCA (Defense Communications Agency), in 1983 was split in two yielding a smaller version of 'ARPA NET' and 'MILNET'. The evolution of the modern internet can followed done the line from 'ARPA NET' and as we all know by virtue of adding new networks to the mix, 'ARPA NET' was de-regulated in 1991 ushering the age of the modern internet.
Hope that helps, Will Gragido -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Williams Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: TCP/IP and DOD [7:39657] It's kinda fuzzy. I myself just got through doing a tech review of a book covering this topic as well as have written my own "materials" for training, etc covering this topic. IMHO, DoD is credited with "creating the internet" even though at the time it wasn't called the internet and didn't use the same protocols we do now. Although the DoD started the whole mess, from what I've read DoD commisioned ARPANET to research this. I'm sure that peoples are various universities and colleges were in on the actual deveopment evidenced by the fact that in 1971 there were 15 nodes (with a total of 23 hosts), namely UCLA, SRI, UCSB, U of Utah, BBN, MIT, RAND, SDC, Harvard, Lincoln Lab, Stanford, UIU(C), CWRU, CMU, and NASA/Ames. Note most of those listed are colleges/universities. I've read some about BBN, however it seems to me their main role was to supply the first "computers" (Honeywell 516 mini computers with 12K of memory) that acted as Information Message Processors (IMPs) (routers?). However, I would humbly suggest that Howard B. or Priscilla O. throw their 2 cents in here. Also, since your doing a technical edit, be careful of the words you choose as well. For example you use the word "written" over and over above, but I don't think the conversation is really about "which programmers actually wrote the code" it's more about "who either spearheaded or caused the evolution of the *standards* we call TCP/IP" in which case I don't think crediting the DoD is incorrect. My 2 cents =) Mike W. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=39677&t=39657 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
