Merit: Who, What, and Why.

Aupperle, Eric M.

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ERIC Number: EJ564300

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Publication Date: 1998

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Merit: Who, What, and Why.

Aupperle, Eric M.

Library Hi Tech, v16 n1 p15-36 1998

Looks back at the innovations/tribulations that went into the making of Merit Network, Inc., Michigan's pioneering Internet provider. Today, Merit is serving as the GigaPoP organization for its two current Internet2 members, Michigan State University and University of Michigan, and will provision a vBNS connection for Wayne State University. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Background, Computer Networks, Consortia, Higher Education, History, Information Networks, Internet, Program Development, Technological Advancement, Universities

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Language: English

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