IP: part 4 Next Generation Internet

[Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

Business and University Leaders Endorse the Administration?s 
  Next-Generation Internet Proposal
  
  "Silicon Graphics applauds the current Administration for 
  recognizing the power and limitless value of the Internet. 
  Their forward-thinking Next Generation Internet initiative 
  sets an example by leadership that will encourage 
  organizations, in both public and private sectors, to fully 
  leverage the Internet, and to become a part of the 
  Information Age."
  Edward R. McCracken, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 
  Silicon Graphics
  
  "I include myself among the many who have encouraged 
  judicious Government sponsorship of research beyond the 
  horizon of normal product development.  The Next Generation 
  Internet initiative builds on the foundation of earlier 
  research sponsored by far-sighted funding agencies seeking to 
  solve real problems but willing to take risks for the sake of 
  high payoff. As in the recent past, the results of this 
  program will almost surely trigger serendipitous discoveries 
  and unlock billions of dollars in corporate product/service 
  development. With any reasonable success, America will enter 
  the 21st Century surfing a tidal wave of new networking 
  technology unleashed by the Next Generation Internet."
  Vinton G. Cerf, Senior Vice President of Data Architecture, 
  MCI
  
  "There is no question that the Internet would never have 
  happened without the leadership of the government and 
  universities working together.  The Next Generation Internet 
  will have an even bigger impact on the world."
  Eric Schmidt, Chief Technology Officer, Sun
  
  The continued advance of computer networking technology is 
  fundamental to our nation's continued leadership in 
  scientific research.  Just as higher education, in 
  partnership with industry and government, led in the 
  development and realization of the Internet, this effort will 
  once again focus our best minds on another significant 
  advance in the use of network technology.  The result will 
  not only strengthen our research capability, but will also 
  lead to innovations that provide broader access to education.
  Homer Neal, President, University of Michigan
  
  "The promise of a new generation of networks that will enable 
  collaborative, multi-disciplinary research efforts is 

  essential to meeting national challenges in many disciplines, 
  and to ensure a continuing leadership role for the United 
  States' academic community.  Higher Education welcomes the 
  opportunity for a renewed partnership with the federal 
  government and industry to develop the advanced network 
  infrastructure upon which these networking capabilities 
  depend."
  Graham Spanier, President, Pennsylvania State University