15 September 2003
Internet History & Protocols
A brief historical overview of important figures, events, and technologies related to the Internet and the web.
Readings on Internet History & Protocols
- A Brief History of the Internet - Written by some of the key figures in early Internet development, including “the father of the Internet,” Vint Cerf.
- Hobbes’ Internet Timeline - Robert H’obbes’ Zakon has been updating this timeline for ten years. It is, perhaps, the definitive timeline of key Internet events.
- Exploring the Domain Name Space - A Q-and-A format article on how Internet host names work.
- How Web Servers & the Internet Work - One of a series of excellent articles on “How Stuff Works.”
In-Class Exercise: Internet Protocols
On a piece of paper turned in at the end of class, provide the following information:
- Two new top-level domains (TLDs).
- Three accredited U.S.-based domain registrars.
- Purpose of the “IP” portion of “TCP/IP”.
- Names of two key Internet protocols, and the dates each were first introduced.
Useful resources for this project:
(I’m asking for this on paper for two reasons. First, we use that as a method of taking attendance in class. Second, it ensures that you don’t simply get the answers from the people who post first!)
Signatures magazine looking for students
Signatures is looking for students interested in working on the 2004 issue. Signatures is a literary and art magazine published annually by and for RIT students.
The first meeting will be held at 8 pm Wednesday, September 17 in the CLA Faculty Commons (06-1251). All are welcome.
We need folks interested in one or more of the following areas:
- Writing & Editing
- Design & Layout
- Web Design
- CD-ROM Design
- Advertising
Independent Study and Honors Credits are available. For the first time, a four-credit course will be offered Winter term exclusively for Signatures staff members, taught by John Roche of Language & Literature.
For further information, please contact: John Roche or Jacqueline Licht
If you need an interpreter, please request at the following: http://campuslife.rit.edu/intrepreter.php
BMG Executive to Speak on Campus
I received this announcement via e-mail this morning:
If you would like to learn more about the current state of the music industry, copyright protection issues, and the strategies being used to combat music piracy then please join us this Friday, September 19th as the Center for International Business presents the latest installment in the Forman Honored Speaker series:
The Management and Protection of Intellectual Property
in International Markets
featuring
Michael Smellie
Chief Operating Officer, BMG
Friday, September 19, 2003
10:00am-11:30am
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science auditorium (Bldg 76- room 1125)
This event is free and open to all students, staff, faculty and the public. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 18, 2003...Contact Angelo Fuino at 585/475-7431 or afuino@cob.rit.edu. Interpreting services provided on request, pending availability.
The Forman Honored Speaker Series is sponsored by The Center for International Business and Economic Growth---Dr. David M. Reid, Director dmrbbu@rit.edu // 585/475-2293
To learn more about BMG, one of the world's top three music companies go to www.bmg.com.