|
|
||
| THINK Home | Digital Archive | Search | Feedback |
|
THINK ARPANET |
|
| Towards
a Cooperative Network of Time Shared Computers Roberts, Lawrence G. ; Marill AFIPS Conference Proceedings, Library of Congress #:TK7885A1 J6 11/1966 |
| Multiple
Computer Networks and Inter-computer Communications Roberts, Lawrence G. ACM Symposium on Operating Systems 1967 Original ARPANET design paper. |
| Message Switching
Network Proposal Roberts, Lawrence G. ; Clark, Wesley Publication Unknown 4/27/1967 Interface Message Processor conceived and first described in this paper. |
| Functional
Description of IMP Shapiro, Elmer; Kleinrock, Leonard ; Culler, Glenn Publication Unknown 1968 Early discussion of IMPs. Roberts and Wessler wrote the final IMP spec. |
| Access Control
and File Directories in Computer Networks Roberts, Lawrence G. IEEE Internation Convention 3/1968 |
| The
Computer as a Communication Device Licklider, J.C.R. Science and Technology (pg. 40) 4/1968 The link provided is to a page created by SRC Research. The page publishes two of Lickliders works in commemoration of his life. This paper is the second paper in the document. |
| A Study of
Computer Network Design Parameters Shapiro, Elmer Publication Unknown 12/1968 Result of a 4-month contract by Larry Roberts, awarded to SRI to study the design and specification of a computer network. Contains IMP design ideas, and notes three types of communications: IMP-IMP, Host-IMP, Host-Host. |
| RFQ for ARPA
Computer Network ARPA Advanced Research Projects Agency 7/1968 Request for Quotation for the ARPANET. Document was sent out to 140 potential bidders for the construction of the network. (BBN ultimately won the contract) |
| Initial Hardware
Design for IMP BBN Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc Report #1763 1/6/1969 Contains the initial hardware design for IMP |
| Data
Processing Technology Forecast Roberts, Lawrence G. Publication Unknown 4/23/1969 "First derivation of 18 month doubling of performance for computers - Preceded Moore's 18 month Law for semiconductors" |
| Resource
Sharing Networks Roberts, Lawrence G. IEEE International Conference 3/1969 |
| Initial Design
Specification for the Interconnecting of a Host and an IMP
BBN Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc Report #1822 5/1969-5/1978 Peter Salus views this as "a vital document of the ARPANET and, later, the internet." Specifies hardware and software designs for the interface message processor. Host to host NCP (Network Control Program) software also described. |
| Models for Computer
Networks Kleinrock, Leonard Proceedings of the International Conference in Communications (pp21-9 to 21-16) 6/1969 |
| Comparison
of Solutions Methods for Computer Network Models Kleinrock, Leonard Proceedings of the Computers and Communications Conference 9/30-10/2/1969 |
| Users Guide
to the Terminal IMP BBN Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc Report #2183 Referenced by SJCC '72 paper, and Casting the Net |
| The BBN Terminal
Interface Message Processor BBN Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc Report #2184 Referenced by SJCC '72 paper |
| Computer
Network Development to Achieve Resource Sharing Roberts, Lawrence G. ; Wessler, Barry D. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1970 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 543-549) 5/1970 This paper describes the need for a computer network, the requirements of a computer communications system, a description of the properties of the communications system chosen, and the potential uses of such a network. |
| The Interface
Message Processor for the ARPA Computer Network Crowther, William R.; Heart, Frank E.; Kahn, Robert ; Ornstein, Steve M.; Walden, David C. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1970 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 551-567) 5/1970 This paper discusses in detail the Interface Message Processor (IMP) for the ARPANET. Discussion includes HOST-IMP interfacing, messages, links, system failure, routing, subnet failure, recovery, hardware/software details, and performance. This paper appears to give a fantastic insight into some of the finer details of ARPANET operation. |
| Analytic
and Simulation Methods in Computer Network Design Kleinrock, Leonard Spring Joint Computer Conference 1970 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 569-579) 5/1970 This paper 'attempts to move in the direction of providing some tools for and insight into the design of computer networks through mathmatical modeling, analysis and simulation'. The paper uses the ARPANET as an example. |
| Topological
Considerations in the Design of the ARPA Computer Network
Chou, W.; Frank, Howard; Frisch, I.T. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1970 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 581-587) 5/1970 This paper mathematically discusses network topology from the standpoint of evaluation. |
| HOST-HOST
Communication Protocol in the ARPA Network Carr, C. Stephen; Crocker, Stephen D.; Cerf, Vinton G. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1970 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 589-597) 5/1970 'This paper details the decisions that have been made and the considerations behind these decisions" concerning the protocol for HOST-HOST communication. |
| Terminal
Access to the ARPA Computer Network Kahn, Robert Proceedings of the Courant Computer Science Symposium 3 11/1970 Describes the characteristics of a Terminal IMP. A question and answer session from the end of the talk is included. |
| Routing in
Computer Networks Chou, W.; Frank, Howard Networks, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Vol 1 #2 (pp99-112) 1971 |
| Official
Initial Connection Protocol Postel, Jonathon B. ARPA Network Working Group Doc. #2, and Network Information Center, NIC#7101 6/1971 |
| A Forward
Look Roberts, Lawrence G. Signal Vol XXV No 12 (pp77-81) 8/1971 |
| A Study of
the ARPA Network Design and Performance Crowther, William R.; Kahn, Robert Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc Report #2161 8/1971 |
| Flow Control
in a Resource Sharing Computer Network Crowther, William R.; Kahn, Robert Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Problems in the Optimization of Data Communication Systems 10/1971 |
| The ARPA
Computer Network Roberts, Lawrence G. ; Wessler, Barry D. Computer Communication Networks, Prentice Hall 1972 One chapter in the book. An overview of the ARPANET, covering issues including reliability, responsiveness, cost, and alternative designs. |
| Host/Host
Protocol for the ARPA Network McKenzie, Alex Current Network Protocols, Network Information Center, NIC#7147 1/1972 |
| The Terminal
IMP for the ARPA Computer Network Ornstein, Steve M.; Heart, Frank E.; Crowther, William R.; Rising, H.K.; Russell, S.B.; Michel, A. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1972 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 243-254) 5/1972 Discusses major developments that have taken place over the previous two years on ARPANET. Then discusses the Terminal IMP (TIP), which allows direct terminal access to the network. Concludes by discussing general issues and plans for the next stage in development of the network. |
| Computer
Communications Network Design -- Experience with Theory and Practice
Frank, Howard; Kahn, Robert ; Kleinrock, Leonard Spring Joint Computer Conference 1972 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 255-270) 5/1972 A review and evaluation of the ARPANET's previous two years. The authors discuss and evaluate each others methods towards networking to determine their advantages and disadvantages. The paper opens with a broad overview of the network as it stood in May of 72. Then design techniques are discussed, covering IMP design, message handling, error and flow control, routing, and topological considerations. |
| Function-oriented
Protocols for the ARPA Computer Network Crocker, Stephen D.; Heafner, John F.; Metcalfe, Robert M.; Postel, Jonathon B. Spring Joint Computer Conference 1972 (Proceedings of AFIPS) (pp 271-279) 5/1972 This document's goal is to describe and define higher-level protocols in the network. It accomplishes this by first defining protocol, describing the underlying protocols involved in the connection of HOST-HOST, and HOST-IMP. The majority of the document concerns what are now considered 'application layer' protocols: TELNET, FTP, and RJE (Remote Job Entry). |
| Flow Control
in a Resource Sharing Computer Network Crowther, William R.; Kahn, Robert IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol. COM-20, No. 3 (pp539-546) 6/1972 Discussion of flow control in a resource sharing network. Flow control in the IMP-IMP subnet is discussed in detail in relation to the host and performance. |
| Scenarios
for Using the ARPANET at the International Conference on Computer Communication
Metcalfe, Robert M. Publication Unknown 10/24/72 20 different scenarios, 62 pages. Handbook put together for the naive users to employ in running the demos. |
| The Network
Control Center for the ARPA Network McKenzie, Alex; Cosell, B.P.; McQuillan, J.M.; Thrope, M.J. International Conference on Computer Communication, Library of Congress #:TK 5102.5 I52 1972 10/24/72 Discusses the NCC (Network Control Center) software and hardware (IMP). |
| Resource-Sharing
Computer Communications Networks Kahn, Robert Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 60 (pp1397-1407) 11/1972 An introduction to computer to computer networks and resource sharing. Aspects of distributed computation is discussed. ARPANET is discussed through the paper. |
| Improvements
in the Design and Performance of the ARPA Network Cosell, B.P.; Crowther, William R.; Heart, Frank E.; McQuillan, J.M. AFIPS Conference Proceedings (pp741-754) 12/1972 |
| ARPANET routing
and metering algorithms Kahn, Robert ; Sittler, Robert; Crowther, William R.; Walden, David C.; Mimno Publication Unknown 1971 & 1972 (Box 7, folder 5) |
| Host/Host
Protocol Design Considerations McKenzie, Alex Current Network Protocols, Network Information Center, NIC#13879 1/1973 |
| Memorandum,
December 15, 1972 Steve (we can probably assume this is Steve Crocker) Rolling Routing Describes an algorithm that would reduce the time it takes routing information to propogate through the Net. "It does not apply to the routing information itself, but only to its propogation. |
| Memorandum,
December 22, 1972 McQuillan, J.M. (the memo was signed "McQ") The Recent Network Crisis Describes a network crisis caused by a known IMP problem: packet retransmissions are not rerouted. |
| Memorandum,
March 23, 1973 McKenzie, Alex Report of Major Network Failure on March 22 This memo is particularly interesting because it describes widespread network problems caused by a single lost bit. |
| Memorandums,
March 12-15, 1973 McQuillan, J.M. (IG #15 & #17), Cosell, Bernie (#16) Discussion of software checksumming between IMPs These memos show how discussion of how decisions among the IMP Guys were often made. Each of these memos was addressed to the IMP Guys and shows how the open forum among the grouped facilitated decision-making. |
| Data by the
Packet Roberts, Lawrence G. IEEE Spectrum, Vol. 11, No. 3 (pp46-51) 2/1974 Discussion of packet switching with a focus on cost feasibility. |
| On Measured
Behavior of the ARPA Network Kleinrock, Leonard ; Naylor, W.E. AFIPS Proceedings 43 (pp767-780) 1974 Presents and evaluates results of recent measurements of the ARPANET. First discusses the tools available for performing the measurements. Then the results of the seven day measurements are presented. Measured quantities include input traffic, line traffic, and message delays. |
| Issues in
Packet Switching Network Design Crowther, William R.; Heart, Frank E.; McKenzie, Alex; McQuillan, J.M.; Walden, David C. Computer Networking, IEEE press (pp182-196) 5/1975 Overview of issues ARPANET designers dealt with in designing the network. Discusses the same factors covered in "The Evolution of Message Processing Techniques in the ARPA Network" but covers some in more detail. Also includes a section on routing. |
| Host-to-Host
Protocols Walden, D. C. Network Systems and Software Infotech State of the Art Report 24 5/1975 Discusses difficulties with the Host-to-Host protocol and effects Host-IMP protocol had on Host-to-Host protocol design and performance. Also includes an alternative to the ARPANET Host-to-Host protocol. |
| The Evolution
of Message Processing Techniques in the ARPA Network McQuillan, John Network Systems and Software Infotech State of the Art Report 24 5/1975 Contains source IMP - destination IMP information found in the ARPANET Completion Report Draft. Examines factors which led to original ARPANET transmission procedures and problems that necessitated redesigning portions of original design. Lengthy and a must read for anyone interested in source and destination IMP protocols. |
| An Assessment
of ARPANET Protocols Cerf, V. G. Network Systems and Software Infotech State of the Art Report 24 5/1975 Cerf takes a retrospective look at the ARPANET design and gives reasons to reconsider the design and implementation of the Host-to-Host, Host-IMP and IMP-IMP protocols. This is the paper ARPANET designers rebutted in the "ARPANET Completion Report" and "The Evolution of Message Processing Techniques in the ARPA Network.". |
| Queueing
System, Volume II: Computer Applications Kleinrock, Leonard John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Library of Congress #:T 57.9 K6 1976 The first published book on the ARPANET. Queuing theory applied to networks, with the ARPANET discussed as example. |
| The ARPA
Network Design Decisions McQuillan, J.M.; Walden, David C. Computer Networks, Vol. 1 #5 (pp 243-289) 8/1977 Discusses design choices in the ARPANET in the areas of: Store and Forward design, source to destination issues, and network equipment design. Of note in this paper is the inclusion of network term definitions, including: Nodes, Hosts, Lines, etc. The article is quite lengthy and detailed. Contains a lengthy, detailed section on routing. |
| The Evolution
of Packet Switching Roberts, Lawrence G. Proceedings of the IEEE, Volume 66, Number 11 (pp. 1307 - 1313) 11/1978 Looks at the history of packet switching from Rand work to Packet Radio. Summary form with very little detail. |
| Principles
and Lessons in Packet Communications Kleinrock, Leonard Proceedings of the IEEE, Volume 66, Number 11 11/1978 A retrospective look at some issues of packet-switching network design. Focuses on deadlock, degradations, distributed controls, broadcast channels and hierarchical design. Also discusses issues yet to be resolved, such as flow control, stale protocols and inexperienced designers. |
| ARPANET Completion
Report (also Report #4799) McKenzie, Alex; Walden, David C.; Heart, Frank E.; McQuillan, J.M. (Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc BBN) Advanced Projects Research Agency 1978 Discusses the overall ARPANET project along with specific protocol issues, lessons learned, and social implications. A very good read for those wishing to start learning about the ARPANET. |
| Evolution
of Host/Host Protocol Technology McKenzie, Alex; Walden, David C. Computer (pp29-38), Library of Congress #:TK 7885 A1 C68 9/1979 |
| Computer
Networks Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Computer Networks, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Library of Congress #:TK 5105.5 T36 1981 A networking book describing the seven layer model. Compares the seven layer model to several network architectures, including the ARPANET. |
| The DARPA
Internet Protocol Suite Cole, Robert; Leiner, Barry; Mills, David; Postel, Jonathon B. IEEE INFOCOM 85, Washington, D.C. 3/1985 This paper attempts to describe the entire suite of protocols involved in the ARPANET. Inludes an overview of the network, and descriptions of TCP, IP, UDP, ICMP, Application protocols, Remote Terminal Protocol, FTP, SMTP, and Gateway protocols. |
| Internetwork
Applications Using the DARPA Protocol Suite Postel, Jonathon B. IEEE INFOCOM 85, Washington, D.C. 3/1985 Discusses applications level protocols: SMTP, FTP, TELNET, and a few others. |
| The ARPANET,
The Defense Data Network, and The Internet McKenzie, Alex; Walden, David C. Encyclopedia of Telecommunications, Vol 1, Marcel Dekker, Inc. (pp341-346), Library of Congress #:TK 5102 E646 1991 |
| Casting the
Net Salus, Peter H. Casting the Net, Addison-Wesley 1995 An entertaining approach to the technical side of the beginnings of the Internet. This book includes many RFCs and other references in a compelling fashion. |
| Where Wizards
Stay up Late Hafner, Katie and Lyon, Matthew Where Wizards Stay up Late, Simon & Schuster 1996 A historical, non-technical history of the Internet, with particular emphasis on the ARPANET. Very entertaining. |
Additional Resources:
|
|
Written by the THINK Protocols team,
CS Dept,
UT Austin
Please direct comments to Chris Edmondson-Yurkanan. |
