Everything about InterNIC
Organization responsible for Internet domain name allocations (1972–1998)
InterNIC, known as the Network Information Center (NIC) until 1993, was the organization primarily responsible for Domain Name System (DNS) domain name allocations and X.500 directory services. From its inception in 1972 until October 1, 1991, it was run by the Stanford Research Institute, now known as SRI International, and led by Jake Feinler. From October 1991 until September 18, 1998, it was run by Network Solutions. Thereafter, the responsibility was assumed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Wikipedia →
🧠Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: InterNICA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Principles of internal medicineThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: How to Contact the INTERNICCited 0 times
- Go sideways: .comA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Elizabeth J. FeinlerA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
đź“š Books worth reading
Principles of internal medicineTinsley Randolph Harrison, Kurt J. Isselbacher · 1950
Économie internationalePaul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld · 1987
Black FridayJames Patterson · 1986
No Exit (and Three Other Plays)Jean-Paul Sartre · 1945
International businessCharles W. L. Hill · 1993
Politics among NationsHans Morgenthau · 1948
International Relations TheoryCynthia Weber · 2001
Guide to good foodVelda L. Largen, Deborah L. Bence · 1979
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