The computer science research network CSNET: a history and status report

Authors:
Douglas Comer
Affiliations:
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
Venue:
Communications of the ACM
Year:
1983

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Abstract

In 1981, the National Science Foundation started a five-year project totaling nearly $5 million to construct a computer science research network, CSNET, connecting all groups engaged in computer science research. For an NSF division with an annual budget of $25 million, the award represents an unusual commitment to a single project; only a handful of such large awards have been made. What is CSNET? Why is it receiving such attention? How will it benefit the community? When will it be completed? Who are the architects and implementors?