NREN and the National Infrastructure: A Personal Vision

Abstract

Examines the political/economic background behind the National Research and Educational Network (NREN) and the proposed National Information Infrastructure (NII). Points out that several important questions about N.I. have not been addressed. Explains the structure of NREN. Concludes that the US Government is not sufficiently caring of public interest in the development of public networks.

Citation

Weingarten, F.W. (1993), "NREN and the National Infrastructure: A Personal Vision", Internet Research, Vol. 3 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003772