Internet Society

body (ISOC) A non-profit, professional membership

organisation which facilitates and supports the technical

evolution of the Internet, stimulates interest in and

educates the scientific and academic communities, industry and

the public about the technology, uses and applications of the

Internet, and promotes the development of new applications for

the system. The Society provides a forum for discussion and

collaboration in the operation and use of the global Internet

infrastructure.

The Internet Society publishes a quarterly newsletter, the

Internet Society News, and holds an annual conference, INET.

The development of Internet technical standards takes place

under the auspices of the Internet Society with substantial

support from the Corporation for National ResearchInitiatives under a cooperative agreement with the US Federal

Government.

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(1994-10-27)