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 University of Southern California's ISIInformation Sciences Institute's Computer Network Division; he led a staff of 70.[1] He pioneered many initiatives, which led to creation of the modern Internet and its governing body, ICANN; he established IANA, ICANN's precursor and the current Internet numbering authority.[2]
Beginnings of the Internet
While a graduate student and researcher at UCLA, Jon became involved with the ARPANET.[3]
Education
Jon received his B.Sc ( 1966), his M.A. (Engineering,