Robert Kahn
Computer scientist who co-invented TCP/IP and founded the Internet Society.
Quotes by Robert Kahn
The Internet is not a technology; it's a philosophy.
The goal of the Internet was to connect networks, not just computers.
We didn't anticipate the World Wide Web. We just built the infrastructure.
The beauty of the Internet is its ability to evolve.
TCP/IP was designed to be robust and resilient, even in the face of failure.
The Internet is a testament to the power of open standards.
We wanted a network that could survive a nuclear war. We got something much more profound.
The Internet is a platform for innovation, not just a communication medium.
The biggest challenge is not building the technology, but getting people to use it effectively.
Interoperability is key to the success of any distributed system.
The Internet is a reflection of humanity, with all its good and bad.
We built the Internet on trust, and that's something we need to preserve.
The future of the Internet is in the applications people build on top of it.
Don't underestimate the power of a simple idea, well executed.
The Internet is a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving.
We designed TCP/IP to be stateless, which was a radical idea at the time.
The Internet is a global commons, and we all have a responsibility to protect it.
The most exciting part of building the Internet was the unknown.
The Internet is a tool for empowerment, if used wisely.
We never imagined the scale the Internet would reach.