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Jonathan Bruce Postel (/ p ə ˈ s t ɛ l /; August 6, 1943 – October 16, 1998) was an American computer scientist who made many significant contributions to the development of the Internet, particularly with respect to standards.
Jon Postel was a key developer and editor of Internet standards, such as TCP/IP, SMTP, and DNS. He also advocated for conservative and liberal protocol design and served as the IANA. The Postel Center honors his legacy by hosting visiting scholars, research fellows, and events.
For almost three decades, Jon Postel was RFC Editor, shepherding drafts through the open consensus processes that characterize Internet development efforts. For many, Jon’s greatest contribution to the Internet was his role in creating the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
Oct 15, 2012 · Remembering Jon Postel — And the Day He Hijacked the Internet. One January day in 1998, Jon Postel emailed eight of the 12 organizations that served as address books for the entire...
Jonathan Bruce Postel (August 6, 1943 – October 16, 1998) made many significant contributions to the creation of the Internet, particularly in the area of standards. The Economist dubbed him the "God" of the Internet, and many still refer to him as the network's principal founder. [1]
Jon Postel was a pioneer of the Internet, a co-founder of Internet Society, and a RFC Editor. He contributed to many protocols and standards, and created the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority.
Feb 1, 2016 · Jonathan B. Postel was a computer scientist who managed the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), playing a crucial part in the creation and administration of the Internet.
