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The Internet - Where it Came From & Where It Is Going To
| Date: |
Thursday 15th November at 7pm |
| Presenters: |
Roger Scantlebury & Paul Shreve |
| Venue: |
Lecture Theatre 1, Cambridge University Computer Laboratory, JJ Thompson Ave, Madingley Road, Cambridge |
| Organiser: |
IET/BCS/ACM Joint Lecture |
| Synopsis: |
The Internet was born about 40 years ago out of early attempts to switch and route data. The first talk will look at those early steps, covering the evolution of the various elements such as packet switching, the ISO 7 layer model, Internet Protocols and the world wide web.
The second talk will describe the Internet we know today, and conclude with some ideas on its future direction. |
For directions click here.
Anyone interested in a lift to or from Norwich/Wymondham/Thetford to Cambridge can contact Rod Crockford, Norwich Representative.
Refreshments at 6.30pm - All visitors welcome
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