As a researcher, I came across a highly intensive and inclusive book called
"The Internet Ecosystem". The book englobes the whole Internet history. I
have just completed the reading, I will highly recommend it and it has
useful information. The book was reviewed by Vint Cerf, the founder of the
Internet. Use: *INTECO10 *coupon code to get the book at a discounted
price. You will find more information in the email below.
Professor Peter Anderson
Head of Research
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*From:* Nikesh B. Simmandree <nikeshbs(a)outlook.com>
*Sent:* Monday, August 18, 2025 1:35 PM
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afri-discuss(a)icann.org <afri-discuss(a)icann.org>
*Subject:* Launch of The Internet Ecosystem Book
Dear Community,
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my book, *The Internet Ecosystem* —
a comprehensive exploration of the history, architecture, governance, and
future of the Internet.
This book distills decades of technological evolution — from ARPANET and
packet switching, to AI, Web3, quantum networks, and beyond — into a clear,
engaging narrative accessible to both technical and non-technical readers
*What the Book Covers*
- *The Past:* How Cold War research, ARPANET, and packet switching gave
birth to the Internet we know today.
- *The Present:* The intricate roles of ISPs, backbone providers, cloud
infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and global governance shaping our daily
online experiences.
- *The Future:* Insights into 5G/6G, blockchain, immersive technologies,
quantum security, and the Internet in 2050.
With *49 detailed chapters*, the book provides a definitive yet
approachable reference for students, professionals, policymakers, and
curious readers alike.
My mission with *The Internet Ecosystem* is to make the Internet’s
complexity understandable — showing not only *how* the Internet works, but
also *why* it matters and has become one of the most transformative human
inventions — while sparking dialogue on how we build a secure, inclusive,
and sustainable digital future.
In the 21st century, understanding the Internet is not optional — it’s
essential. Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator,
student, or everyday Internet user, this book provides the context and
clarity you need to navigate the opportunities and challenges of our
connected world.
*Get Your Copy*
*The Internet Ecosystem* is now available: https://payhip.com/b/hfvYg
Thank you,
Best Regards,
Nikesh B. Simmandree
Dear Community,
You might have seen our last announcement and the first draft of the
policy:
https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikibase-cloud@lists.wikimedia.…
.
We would like to share that the draft has been updated. You can find the
new version here:
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikibase/Wikibase.cloud/Hosting_policy_draft…
.
This would not have been possible without your valuable feedback!
Please let us know how you feel about the changes that have been done via
the talk page or Telegram - in case you are not familiar with the
environment.
Thank you :)
Valerie Wollinger on behalf of Wikibase Cloud
Community Communications Manager Wikibase
Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30-577 11 62-0https://wikimedia.de
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Dear Wikibase Cloud Community,
We are happy to report that all Wikis have been updated to MediaWiki 1.43
since mid-December.
This update saw us investing in improving the process for updating. Letting
us update one Wiki at a time without having to mark many Wikis read-only
all at the same time. Hopefully you all experienced minimal disruption
through this process.
We hope that this allows us to update more rapidly in the future, enabling
us to deliver you new features from MediaWiki and Wikibase faster.
This update includes a few improvements you might be interested in:
-
You can now enable the Vector 2020 skin
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Vector_2022> when logged in to
your Wiki, to have a consistent experience to Wikidata
-
Wikibase REST API <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:REST_API>
-
Mul Language Codes
-
although we still need to update the Elasticsearch indexes so that
CirrusSearch works with MUL (T415266
<https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415266>)
-
New magic word <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words>
{{USERLANGUAGE}} which returns the language code of the interface set by
the user
Let us know if you have any questions!
Valerie Wollinger on behalf of Wikibase Cloud
Valerie Wollinger (She/Her)
Community Communications Manager Wikibase
Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
Phone: +49 (0)30-577 11 62-0https://wikimedia.de
Keep up to date! Current news and exciting stories about Wikimedia,
Wikipedia and Free Knowledge in our newsletter (in German): Subscribe
now <https://www.wikimedia.de/newsletter/>.
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
the sum of all knowledge. Help us to achieve our
vision!https://spenden.wikimedia.de
Wikimedia Deutschland — Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e.
V. Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Charlottenburg, VR
23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für
Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207. Geschäftsführende
Vorständin: Franziska Heine