Jon Postel
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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. He is principally known for being the Editor of the RFC document series, and for managing the creation and allocation of Top Level Domains and IP addresses in the pre-ICANN era. When he passed away he was the Director of the ISI's Computer Network Division; he led a staff of 70.[1]
Beginnings of the Internet[edit | edit source]
Education[edit | edit source]
Jon received his B.Sc ( 1966), his M.A. (Engineering,