What's in a name? The History and Future of the Domain Name System

Monday 28 January 2008 16:00 - 18:00

Location: The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG.

Registration: Please email your name and affiliation to events@oii.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1865 287210

Speakers

Abstract

This open public forum will look at the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). It will provide an opportunity to commemorate Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS but also the 10 years of its management under ICANN; and a vision of what the future holds over the coming years.

Watch the video trailer (YouTube)

Sponsors and Partners

This event is organised by the OII in collaboration with Afilias, which has provided support for this forum.

Webcasts

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 7

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 7

    Recorded on: 4 February 2008 Duration: 00:20:36

    Jonathan Zittrain on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 1

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 1

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:11:24

    Introduction to the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 2

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 2

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:19:40

    Paul Mockapetris on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 3

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 3

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:08:26

    Lynn St Amour on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 4

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 4

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:12:15

    Mike Roberts on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 5

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 5

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:19:23

    Edmon Chung on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 6

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 6

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:09:35

    Dennis Jennings on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

  • Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 8

    Domain Name System: History and Future, Part 8

    Recorded on: 8 January 2008 Duration: 00:45:44

    Closing notes on the history and future of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS). This event commemorated Jon Postel by looking back at the 25 year history of the DNS, the 10 years of its management under ICANN, and a vision of what the future holds.

Last updated on: 23 May 2013