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“There was one issue on which there seemed to be almost unanimity: the Internet should not be managed by any government, national or multinational.”

Quote by Jon Postel

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Jon Postel was a renowned computer scientist known for his contributions to the internet and TCP/IP protocols. He played a crucial role in the early development of the internet, particularly in defining and promoting the TCP/IP protocols. Postel's work had a profound impact on the architecture and operation of modern internet. more

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