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| ===ISOC Purpose=== | | ===ISOC Purpose=== |
− | Based on the ''"Announcing ISOC"'' its purpose and tasks are listed below:
| + | ISOC's founding document, ''"Announcing ISOC"'', defines ISOC's purpose as: |
− | * The support the Internet's evolution as a research infrastructure and to encourage the involvements of specialized and experienced communities (such as the engineering community) in the Internet's evolution. | + | * The support of the Internet's evolution as a research infrastructure and, also to encourage the involvements of specialized and experienced communities (such as the engineering community) in the Internet's evolution. |
− | * To inform the academic communities regarding the use of the Internet and the latest applications develop. | + | * To inform the academic communities regarding the use of the Internet and the latest applications. |
− | * To represent the home for other groups which are involved in the development of Internet standards such as [[IETF]] and [[IAB]] (Internet Architecture Board). | + | * To represent the home for other groups which are involved in the development of Internet standards such as [[IETF]] and [[IAB]]. |
− | * The encourage and promote scientific applications for the Internet in the benefit of worldwide users but also for institutions and organizations who use the Internet. | + | * To encourage and promote scientific applications for the Internet for the benefit of all users, including institutions and organizations who use the Internet. |
| * Ensure leadership regarding Internet issues related to its future. | | * Ensure leadership regarding Internet issues related to its future. |
| * To create and sustain a forum for discussions and exploration of innovative Internet applications. | | * To create and sustain a forum for discussions and exploration of innovative Internet applications. |
− | * To coordinate the initiatives related to Internet development and standards from members throughout the world. <ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/ ISOC Tasks]</ref> | + | * To coordinate the initiatives related to Internet development and standards from members throughout the world.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/ ISOC Tasks]</ref> |
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| ==ISOC Membership== | | ==ISOC Membership== |