Smart FCC Decisions Helped Create the Internet Community Broadband Bits Podcast 213
b'We originally planned this episode of the Community Broadband [no-glossary]Bits[/no-glossary] podcast to answer the question of "What is the Internet?" But as we started talking to our guest, Principal of Interisle Consulting Group Fred Goldstein, we quickly realized we first had to dig into a little bit of history.\\n\\nThis is not the story of how the Department of Defense and university researchers created the ArpaNet. We are focused on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and telephone companies and how the FCC\'s Computer Inquiries allowed the Internet to thrive. \\n\\nFred lived it and offers a passionate retelling of key events, motivations, and more. This conversation is setting the stage for a future show - later this month - focused on answering the original question: "Just what, exactly, is the Internet?" And we\'ll also talk about network neutrality and other hot topics in answering it. But for now, we hope you enjoy this show. We went a bit long and it is a bit technical in places, but we think the history is important and a reminder of how good government policy can lead to great outcomes. \\n\\nRead the transcript of this episode here.\\n\\nWe want your feedback and suggestions for the show-please e-mail us or leave a comment below.\\n\\nThis show is 35 minutes long and can be played below on this page or via iTunes or via the tool of your choice using this feed. \\n\\nYou can download this mp3 file directly from here. Listen to other episodes here or view all episodes in our index.\\n\\nThanks to Roller Genoa for the music, licensed using Creative Commons. The song is "Safe and Warm in Hunter\'s Arms."'