The ARPANET - First Steps Toward the Internet

Explore a 26-minute conference talk from CloudFest 2024 featuring Internet Hall of Famer Dr. Steve Crocker, who shares his firsthand experience as a key contributor to the ARPANET project - the foundation of today's Internet. Gain insights into the development of the original ARPANET protocols, the creation of the multi-layer protocol architecture, and the establishment of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Learn about the origins of the Request for Comments (RFCs) documentation system, which has now surpassed its intended temporary status to reach its 55th year. Discover how the democratization of internet control transformed technological possibilities, and hear Dr. Crocker's perspective on the importance of global participation in internet development and his vision for the future of the internet infrastructure.