Vinton Cerf, along with Robert Kahn, helped innovate and introduce the IP/TCP protocol critical to the structure of the Internet.
Now working on a variety of issues and challenging tech problems, Mr. Cerf has been involved in the development of new protocols that may yet lead to networks that link planetary bodies, moons, and satellites to networks on Earth.
Now, he is involved in discussions about the threat of lost technology (operating systems, applications no longer being available to the general public) causing humanity to lose the ability to read data. With all of the breakthroughs and new ideas generated, it would be a shame if we forget what we have learned or what others have worked so hard to understand. Whether it is the cloud and virtualized systems, or some other solution, this problem should receive real consideration.
