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A Transnational History of the Internet in Central America, 1985–2000The Founding Networks of Central America

A Transnational History of the Internet in Central America, 1985–2000: The Founding Networks of... [This chapter begins the empirical analysis of the networking experiences and efforts that preceded access to the Internet in the region. The notion of “founding networks” allows for discussion of two important processes. First, the chapter analyzes projects to connect to early computer networks in the region. These projects promoted political visions that materialized in the use of different technologies (i.e., X.25, UUCP, and BITNET). Second, the term “founding” is used to discuss the formation of transnational networks of collaborations among people in several countries of the region. To distinguish them from technological networks, these transnational exchanges were often referred to as “human networks.” In Central America, the formation of “human networks” between actors and organizations of the isthmus allowed access to early computer networks.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Transnational History of the Internet in Central America, 1985–2000The Founding Networks of Central America

Part of the Palgrave Macmillan Transnational History Series Book Series
Siles, Ignacio
Springer Journals — Jul 25, 2020
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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
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978-3-030-48946-5
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33 –59
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10.1007/978-3-030-48947-2_3
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[This chapter begins the empirical analysis of the networking experiences and efforts that preceded access to the Internet in the region. The notion of “founding networks” allows for discussion of two important processes. First, the chapter analyzes projects to connect to early computer networks in the region. These projects promoted political visions that materialized in the use of different technologies (i.e., X.25, UUCP, and BITNET). Second, the term “founding” is used to discuss the formation of transnational networks of collaborations among people in several countries of the region. To distinguish them from technological networks, these transnational exchanges were often referred to as “human networks.” In Central America, the formation of “human networks” between actors and organizations of the isthmus allowed access to early computer networks.]

Published: Jul 25, 2020

Keywords: BITNET; Computer networks; UUCP; X.25

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