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Celebrating 40 Years of .COM

2 weeks ago | circleid.com | Pat Kane

Last month marked 40 years since the registration of the world’s first ever .com domain name – symbolics.com – in March 1985. It’s a time to reflect both on the role .com has played in the evolution and growth of the internet over the past 40 years, and on the importance of ensuring that .com remains secure, stable, and resilient for the billions of people who rely on it every day.
Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler: The Mother of Whois

Dec 5, 2024 | circleid.com | Steve Crocker

It was my pleasure to recently present the Computer History Museum’s Fellow Award to Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler. In this short article, I want to share my introduction to Jake and her work with you. Wikipedia tells us that Jake’s story is a common tale of distraction and unfulfilled dreams. But not all such tales are sad. Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler was aiming for a PhD in biochemistry at Purdue University.
The Challenge Facing African TLDs

Nov 19, 2024 | circleid.com | Daniel Greenberg

Africa’s digital ecosystem is growing rapidly, with internet access becoming a central driver for innovation, business, and socio-economic development. As this digital adoption expands, so too does the importance of domain governance, particularly the effective management of Top-Level Domains (TLDs).
Shaping the Future of ICP-2: Community Input Extended to December 2024

Nov 16, 2024 | circleid.com | John Curran |Byron Holland

In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization initiated a process to undertake a significant update to Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2); the policy which specifies the criteria for establishing new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) has been tasked with managing the revision process, emphasizing community engagement and transparency.
Led by Ted Cruz, the GOP Doesn’t Want Affordable Internet

Nov 13, 2024 | circleid.com | Tyler Cooper

In the coming months, we’re set to witness the largest investment in America’s digital infrastructure in history: $42.5 billion that should be a true lifeline for millions of Americans struggling with slow, unreliable, or nonexistent internet connections. But as with any massive government spending program, the devil is in the details—and Republican lawmakers, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, are doing their best to ensure those details work against their own constituents.
The Missing Data: Measuring ISP User Populations

Nov 11, 2024 | circleid.com | Geoff Huston

In our physical world, census information is used to inform the planning processes behind the provision of infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals, housing, and similar. It can be used to assess the impact of natural disasters or to understand a society’s needs in terms of food and energy security. Demographic data is also used to inform investment and business decisions. You’d think that the Internet itself would be awash with similar information.
The Internet’s Two Bodies: Understanding the Multistakeholder Reign

Nov 5, 2024 | circleid.com | Alexander Klimburg |Byron Holland

The reports of the death of multistakeholder Internet governance have been greatly exaggerated. But persistent misunderstanding of the phenomenon of multistakeholderism is indeed a potentially lethal threat to the future of the Internet. “The king is dead, long live the king.” Famously associated with the English monarchy, similar expressions of simultaneous rupture and continuance are found throughout the history of political governance.
The Role of Cloud Resource Provisioning in Web App CICD Pipelines

Nov 5, 2024 | circleid.com | Evan Morris

Thanks to wide adoption of the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach, programmatic provisioning of cloud resources is slowly transforming almost every aspect of computing, with administration of web apps having emerged as a key use case. With IaC, it’s possible to streamline resource management tasks, shorten time-to-market, control costs, and scale at will.
Want to Help Ensure the Internet Remains Open? Internet Society Seeks Nominations for 2025 Board of Trustees

Nov 4, 2024 | circleid.com | Dan York

Do you (or someone you know) believe that people everywhere should have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet connectivity? Are you passionate about ensuring that people everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online? Do you have leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector?
Starlink Internet Service (2024 Review)

Oct 30, 2024 | circleid.com

Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency satellite internet, making it ideal for rural and remote areas lacking traditional broadband. Installation is user-friendly, and coverage continues to expand globally. However, the service is relatively expensive, and performance can be impacted by adverse weather. Overall, Starlink is a reliable choice for those without access to conventional internet options.