As the Web turns 20, ISOC reflects on the age of the Internet
ISOC (the Internet Society) has just issued a press release reflecting on the age of the Internet (about 35) and highlighting the values of the open Internet. From the post:
"People often confuse the Internet and the Web," explains Lynn St.Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society. "The Internet is a vast network of networks, interconnected in many different physical ways, yet all speaking a common language, specified by standardised protocols. The Web is one - albeit, the most influential and well known - of many different applications which run over the Internet." Part of the genius of the Internet is that it allows anyone to create new applications and to deploy them without needing the permission of any central authority. It achieves this through a unique model of development, relying on inclusive processes and open, freely accessible standards. This has become known as the Internet Model, and it has always been crucial in bringing to fruition the vision of the Internet's founders for globally interconnected and accessible information."The Internet Society is an international, non-profit organisation founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet related standards, education, and policy." Many countries (including Australia) have local chapters for the Internet Society. Information about ISOC-AU can be found here.
