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“Don’t Even Waste the Stationery”

by testsuphomeAdmin — Don’t even waste the stationery, I told myself, but something about Jeffrey Garten made me reconsider. Our story began on an autumn trip to visit my brother, Ken, at Dartmouth College, where he was a sophomore. I was still in high school, but this visit was my first taste of an Ivy League atmosphere, and I was eager to experience its traditions and social scene. The crisp fall air, golden leaves, and historic architecture gave the campus an enchanting quality, filling me with a sense of possibility.…
1. Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir
  
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“Names”

by LovelyMay — Names shape the very foundation of human interaction with the internet. Unlike numerical IP addresses, which are hard to memorize or type accurately, symbolic names offer a friendlier interface for everyday users. Early on, these names were manually cataloged in a centralized host file maintained by the Network Information Center (NIC), a method that worked only while the number of hosts remained manageable. As network participation expanded, especially with the inclusion of smaller systems and personal…
1. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet
  
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