By 1997, the Internet will begin to use IPv6. The underlying protocol of the World Wide Web, hypertext transport protocol (http), will be completely rewritten for more efficient operation, and the old versions will be destroyed.
Predictor: Auerbach, Karl
Prediction, in context:In a 1995 article for LAN magazine, Karl Auerbach and Chris Wellens cover the future of the Internet. They list 10 predictions for the year 1997. Following is the eighth of the 10: ”By 1997, the Internet will begin to use IPv6. The underlying protocol of the World Wide Web, hypertext transport protocol (http), will be completely rewritten for more efficient operation, and the old versions will be destroyed (accompanied by worldwide celebrations).”
Date of prediction: October 1, 1995
Topic of prediction: Information Infrastructure
Subtopic: Protocols
Name of publication: LAN Magazine
Title, headline, chapter name: Internet Evolution or Revolution?
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://web7.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/474/4/32555158w7/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A17433050&dyn=6!xrn_21_0_A17433050?sw_aep=ncliveec
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