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The internet as diy
The document discusses the evolution of networking from DIY initiatives in the 1960s and 1970s to modern internet structures, emphasizing the importance of understanding costs, supply, and demand in telecommunications. It outlines a new business model focused on local community engagement to foster connectivity and value creation without reliance on traditional providers. Additionally, it highlights the significance of neutrality and collaboration in shaping future opportunities in technology and networking.
The internet as diy
- 1. From DIY To TheInternet Bob Frankston / http://Frankston.com March 1st 2012 / ISOC-DC
- 2. Do It Yourself– 1960’s / 1970’s • Did our own networking • Radio Packets, Coax, CYCLADES • Reliability was DIY in apps • We had to discover what worked • LANS + dialup & Leased Lines • IP decoupled from TCP/UDP • Providers were not required! Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 3. Learn Accounting /Context • Don’t confuse measures with reality • “Costs” are based on models • “Spectrum” is a construct! • “Price” is a story • “Supply” is what you make of it • “Speed” is really capacity Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 4. DIY: The Worldas Your Oyster • Demand Supply when • You find value in what you have • Aren’t beholden to rent seekers • The Internet is a market architecture • Local efforts contribute to the whole Demand Supply Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 5. Railroads Copyright 2012 BobFrankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 6. Telecommunications Applications Value $ Data Services Network Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 7. A Service PerDevice • Government Defined! • No synergy, No DIY • Services must be built in • Bits billed or killed • Transaction Revenue • Cell phone is carrier platform • Voice (by distance!) • Tethering • SMS (MMS) • Television/Radio
- 8. Stop The Presses! ATTis at it again!
- 9. A break fromthe past! Meet me in 5 Meet me in 5 minutes for seconds with drinks if defibrillator! you’re around Applications Relationships Information! Purchases Internet Packets of 0’s and 1’s (A-Z) Voice Wires, Radios or Meet me in 5 Whatever Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 10. Rephrasing • Carriersown our rights-of-way so • They can provide us with services • They can rent it back at a profit • Bits are like moveable type • Analog – service infrastructure • Digital (Bits) – common facilities Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 11. Any To Anybut no Promises • Ambient Connectivity! • Skype User User • IP is machine machine • Repurpose Bluetooth et al • Wired logic? • PC is (now) your platform Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 12. New business model • Market-based (like home networking) • Pay for Materials • Pay for Labor • Value is in the whole (like sidewalks) • Helpful but not necessary • Pay for as a community • No need for exclusion to create value! Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 13. Can Act Locally • No dependency outside providers • Work with neighbors/community • Benefits of local dense coverage • Benefits of wide thin coverage • Aggregate purchasing • Aggregate purchases Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 14. Looking Ahead •Understanding is key • Lots of enthusiasm to tap into • Neutrality Commons • Open Moot • Act locally to add to opportunity • Understand and iterate Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 15. Let’s Begin? •Have more slides for those interested • Readings at http://rmf.vc/Public Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
- 16. Underwater Reefs •Twisty Winding Passages • “Agree Screens” • Grease my palm … or else • Authentication • Bubble Baby Security • IP Addresses and the DNS • Fear of Wi-Fi Copyright 2012 Bob Frankston | ISOC DC 1-March-2012
Editor's Notes
- #12 Define relationships by wires?