Developing the National Communications and Information Infrastructure

Abstract

Discusses the importance of developing a national (USA) communication and information infrastructure that meets near‐term needs and capabilities. Describes the current status of Electronic Frontier Foundation′s Open Platform Proposal (OPP). Discusses the OPP pros and cons. Makes recommendations for public policy criteria for evaluating different infrastructure proposals.

Citation

Kapor, M. and Weitzner, D.J. (1993), "Developing the National Communications and Information Infrastructure", Internet Research, Vol. 3 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003767