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"JFC (Jefsey) Mo
rfin" writes:
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As part of my historical search effort, I would thank anyone knowing the
origin of this entry into the US Communication Act (47 U.S.C. 230 (f)(1)):
"(f) Definitions: As used in this section: (1) Internet. The term
"Internet" means the international computer network of both federal and non
federal interoperable packet switch networks."
I am interested in knowing when was it entered, who proposed it, what was
the rationale. I suppose that some members of this list have been involved?
May be lawyers could help me tracing the Act amendment procedure having
introducing it, tell if there is some related jurisprudence and explain how
and where to find the FCC documents this definition probably comes from.
Thank you.
jfc
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Any law library will have that information. For now, see
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/47/230.html and click on 'notes'.
But what you really need is the legislative history, which will be in
separate volumes, again in law libraries.
--Steve Bellovin, http://www.research.att.com/~smb (me)
http://www.wilyhacker.com ("Firewalls" book)