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Designing an Internet (Information Policy),New
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Why the Internet was designed to be the way it is, and how it could be different, now and in the future.How do you design an internet? The architecture of the current Internet is the product of basic design decisions made early in its history. What would an internet look like if it were designed, today, from the ground up? In this book, MIT computer scientist David Clark explains how the Internet is actually put together, what requirements it was designed to meet, and why different design decisions would create different internets. He does not take today's Internet as a given but tries to learn from it, and from alternative proposals for what an internet might be, in order to draw some general conclusions about network architecture.Clark discusses the history of the Internet, and how a range of potentially conflicting requirementsincluding longevity, security, availability, economic viability, management, and meeting the needs of societyshaped its character. He addresses both the technical aspects of the Internet and its broader social and economic contexts. He describes basic design approaches and explains, in terms accessible to nonspecialists, how networks are designed to carry out their functions. (An appendix offers a more technical discussion of network functions for readers who want the details.) He considers a range of alternative proposals for how to design an internet, examines in detail the key requirements a successful design must meet, and then imagines how to design a future internet from scratch. It's not that we should expect anyone to do this; but, perhaps, by conceiving a better future, we can push toward it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Designing an Internet'? A: 'Designing an Internet' explores the foundational design decisions that shaped the current Internet and how a new Internet could be designed today, considering various requirements and alternative proposals.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by David D. Clark, a computer scientist from MIT.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the history of the Internet, design decisions, technical aspects, social and economic contexts, and future possibilities for Internet architecture.
- Q: Is the book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is written in a way that is accessible to non-specialists, while also providing a more technical appendix for those interested in deeper details.
- Q: When was 'Designing an Internet' published? A: The book was published on October 30, 2018.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Designing an Internet' is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Designing an Internet' is categorized under Internet, Groupware, & Telecommunications.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the current Internet's design, the implications of different design choices, and insights into how to conceive a future Internet that meets various societal needs.