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This essay tries to analyze the complex challenge of introducing governance measures to preserve the utility of the Internet, the safety of citizens and to hold accountable those who abuse the privilege of access to the Internet. An Italian translation of this essay edited by Laura Abba is available on CNR-IGSG website.

In t his article, the author discusses the role of higher education research and development (R&D)--particularly R&D into the issues and problems that industry is less able to explore. In addition to high-speed computer communication, broadband networking efforts, and the use of fiber, a rich service environment is equally important and is somewhat difficult for industry to explore. For example, the issues that colleges and universities encounter in wireless campus networks--dealing with security matters, with interference, with open spectrum--these are problems that industry is struggling with. (Contains 1 resource.)

Details happenings in the Internet world, particularly its technology, but also its policy, economics, and philosophy. (EV)

Provides a brief history of the Internet revolving around four distinct aspects: (1) the technological evolution that began with early research on packet switching and the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) and continues to expand the infrastructure; (2) operations and management; (3) the social aspect; and (4) commercialization. The future of the Internet is also considered. (AEF)

The demands placed on the networks transporting the information and knowledge generated by the increased diversity and sophistication of computational machinery are described. What is needed to support this increased flow, the structures already in place, and what must be built are topics of discussion. (KR)