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Map of the Internet, created by Jon Postel in 1982. Postel started work at UCLA on 23 December 1969 as a Postgraduate Research Engineer (I) where he was involved in early work on the ARPANET.
For almost three decades, Jon Postel was RFC Editor, shepherding drafts through the open consensus processes that characterize Internet development efforts. For many, Jon’s greatest contribution to the Internet was his role in creating the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
Jon Postel was a key developer and editor of Internet standards, such as TCP/IP, SMTP, and DNS. He also advocated for conservative and liberal protocol design and served as the IANA. The Postel Center honors his legacy by hosting visiting scholars, research fellows, and events.
Oct 15, 2012 · Remembering Jon Postel — And the Day He Hijacked the Internet. One January day in 1998, Jon Postel emailed eight of the 12 organizations that served as address books for the entire...
Jon Postel was the Director of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority and a key figure in the development and growth of the Internet. He passed away in October 1998 and was remembered by ARIN as a friend, mentor and visionary.
Jonathan Bruce Postel (August 6, 1943 – October 16, 1998) made many significant contributions to the creation of the Internet, particularly in the area of standards. The Economist dubbed him the "God" of the Internet, and many still refer to him as the network's principal founder. [1] He is largely known for being the Editor of the RFC ...
Jon Postel was a pioneer of the Internet, a co-founder of Internet Society, and a RFC Editor. He contributed to many protocols and standards, and created the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority.
