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About the Internet
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This section compiles information about the Internet itself. If you
are looking for information about how to use the network, please see
the "Beginners" and "Using the Internet" directories.
Internet Organizations:
General information about a variety of Internet-related organizations,
along with links to their sites if available.
National Information Infrastructure (NII):
An extensive collection of documents and pointers to other NII
related gophers.
History of the Internet:
Although the Internet has over twenty million users now, it was
not always so. Learn here about how it rose from its humble
beginnings. We especially welcome pointers and contributions for
this section.
Maps of the Internet:
Various sites that archive maps of Internet connectivity.
Internet Domain Surveys:
Compiled by SRI International, the Internet Domain Surveys
represent an attempt to discover all the hosts on the Internet.
Global Internet Information:
Information on the Internet from a global perspective, including
connectivity lists and country codes.
Related Networks:
The Internet may eventually subsume all other networks, but it
hasn't yet. Here is information on some of the others.
Internet Culture and Netiquette:
Internet culture can be very confusing to the newcomer. It is
a very good idea to become acquainted with the traditions of the
Net before actively joining. More netiquette information is
available in "Using the Internet/Interaction/Usenet Newsgroups".
Internet Documentation (RFCs, FYIs, etc.):
InterNIC Directory and Database services compiles a broad selection
of Internet documentation and literature.
Internet Personalities:
Read about some of the people who have shaped the Net into its
present form.
Archived Internet Information:
Other information about the Net, including the Internet Monthly
Reports.
-InterNIC Information Services