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Jon Postel

Jonathan Bruce Postel (1943 - 1998)

Computer programmer

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  • "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." (1981 )
    • Source: RFC 791, Internet Protocol
  • "In general, an implementation must be conservative in its sending behavior, and liberal in its receiving behavior." (1981 )
    • Source: RFC 791, Internet Protocol


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