<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4" color="#000000">I will also recommend it. Nice to have ! It is a very good reference guide book for the whole Internet history, the future of the Internet, Internet Governance and for the community.</font></div><div><font size="4" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" color="#000000">Dr. Kaleel Bin Javeed, PhD</font></div><div><font size="4" color="#000000">Associate Professor, Research and Development</font></div><div><font color="#500050"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font color="#000000">On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Abba wrote:</font></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif,Helvetica,EmojiFont,"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji",NotoColorEmoji,"Segoe UI Symbol","Android Emoji",EmojiSymbols;font-size:16px"><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif">Nice comprehensive book. I have received a shared coupon for community-use from the author. You can use coupon code: INTECO10, you will receive the book at a discounted price for those interested.</div><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif">Abba Saheb, PhD</div><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif">CTO</div><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif"></div><div class="gmail_quote" style="font-family:Inter,sans-serif"><div class="gmail_attr" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_8969951575338501190m_3870368797194332062gmail-divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" color="#000000" style="font-size:11pt"><strong>From:</strong> Nikesh B. Simmandree <<a href="mailto:nikeshbs@outlook.com" target="_blank">nikeshbs@outlook.com</a>><br><strong>Sent:</strong> Monday, August 18, 2025 1:35 PM<br><strong>To:</strong> <a href="mailto:alac-announce@icann.org" target="_blank">alac-announce@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:alac-announce@icann.org" target="_blank">alac-announce@icann.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:alac@icann.org" target="_blank">alac@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:alac@icann.org" target="_blank">alac@icann.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:at-large@icann.org" target="_blank">at-large@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:at-large@icann.org" target="_blank">at-large@icann.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org" target="_blank">afri-discuss@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:afri-discuss@icann.org" target="_blank">afri-discuss@icann.org</a>><br><strong>Subject:</strong> Launch of The Internet Ecosystem Book</font><div> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Dear Community,<br><br>I am thrilled to announce the launch of my book, <strong>The Internet Ecosystem</strong> — a comprehensive exploration of the history, architecture, governance, and future of the Internet.</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">This book distills decades of technological evolution — from ARPANET and packet switching, to AI, Web3, quantum networks, and beyond — into a clear, engaging narrative accessible to both technical and non-technical readers</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><strong>What the Book Covers</strong></div><ul style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;padding-left:0px"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt"><strong>The Past:</strong> How Cold War research, ARPANET, and packet switching gave birth to the Internet we know today.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt"><strong>The Present:</strong> The intricate roles of ISPs, backbone providers, cloud infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and global governance shaping our daily online experiences.</li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:18.4px;font-size:12pt"><strong>The Future:</strong> Insights into 5G/6G, blockchain, immersive technologies, quantum security, and the Internet in 2050.</li></ul><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">With <strong>49 detailed chapters</strong>, the book provides a definitive yet approachable reference for students, professionals, policymakers, and curious readers alike.</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"> </div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">My mission with <em>The Internet Ecosystem</em> is to make the Internet’s complexity understandable — showing not only <strong>how</strong> the Internet works, but also <strong>why</strong> it matters and has become one of the most transformative human inventions — while sparking dialogue on how we build a secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">In the 21st century, understanding the Internet is not optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, educator, student, or everyday Internet user, this book provides the context and clarity you need to navigate the opportunities and challenges of our connected world.</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><strong> </strong></div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><strong>Get Your Copy</strong></div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><em>The Internet Ecosystem</em> is now available: <a href="https://payhip.com/b/hfvYg" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(128,128,255)">https://payhip.com/b/hfvYg</a></div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><br></div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Thank you,</div><div style="line-height:1.38;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><br></div><div id="m_8969951575338501190m_3870368797194332062gmail-x_Signature"><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Best Regards,<br>Nikesh B. Simmandree<br>+230-5-907-3413<br><a href="mailto:nikeshbs@outlook.com" target="_blank">nikeshbs@outlook.com</a></div><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><br>This message and its attachments are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and are strictly confidential. If you have received this in error, please delete it from any devices after having informed the sender.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>