A Regal History of the Internet
by Paine Ellsworth, poet, anarchyologist

. . . . . . . . .Hers and His Story

The hist'ry of most anything is swayed
By those in power, those who hold the keys
To doors as yet unopened, songs unplayed
By minstrels yet to grace philosophies.

So read ye gentle reader, ope your heart
To all the many colors, tints and hues,
Yet keep a mind to knowing that Your part
Will be to keep the spark lit on the fuse.

Explosive Internet ! we pay our dues,
It's time for you to aim us, and amuse.


Here is a glossary page to help you with some terms --

Glossary of Internet Terms

Some abbreviations --

these are sometimes used in the URL domain (http://... ) --
Country Abbrs.

and these in email and newsgroups --
UseNet/EMail Abbrs.
(with some helpful Peripheral Notes)

And here are some links to web sites that will give you insight into the history of the internet --

First --
Cerfs Up
you get a fairly in depth look, and this includes an explanation of Al Gore's involvement in creating the Internet.

and Now --
On the Early Days of UseNet
will help to bring you up to snuff if you like to lurk and post to the newsgroups!

This one --
Welcome to the Internet
is designed for people who sign on to use their server. There are some good pieces of info for all of us there, however. So enjoy!

This next link is a tongue-in-cheeky type --
Concise History of the Internet

Now we come to a short one that concentrates on dates and such --
History of the Internet - When and How.

Although this next one is a general history that as yet does not specifically include the internet, I suspect that someday very soon . . . it shall . . . it will have to in order to be anatomically correct <smile>. Other than that, it's a really great site!
The History Net

You will soon see other sites giving the Internet's History shown here. When I find good ones, I shall add them to this chapter in a revised edition.

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