RFC 2235 · INFORMATIONAL · 1997
MON · 14 SEP 2026
Hobbes' Internet Timeline
Overview
RFC 2235, “Hobbes' Internet Timeline”, is an Informational document published in November 1997 by R. Zakon. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document presents a history of the Internet in timeline fashion, highlighting some of the key events and technologies which helped shape the Internet as we know it today. A growth summary of the Internet and some associated technologies is also included. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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