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From its inception the mission f o r e w o r d b y l y n n s t . a m o u r of the Internet Society has been p r e s i d e n t a n d c e o 2 to promote the open develop- ment, evolution, and use of the i s o c i n 2006 Internet for the benefit of all a y e a r o f g r o w t h , i n f l u e n c e , a n d l e a d e r s h i p 3 people throughout the world. w h a t i s t h e i n t e r n e t s o c i e t y ? 7 We believe the standards, tech- nologies, business practices, and r e l a t e d organisations government and community- i e t f a n d p i r 9 driven policies connected with the Internet must sustain an open, m e m b e r s , c h a p t e r s , a n d p a r t n e r s universally accessible platform g l o b a l p r e s e n c e , l o c a l s t r e n g t h 10 for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. In this p l a n s f o r t h e f u t u r e way, the Internet can improve g r o w t h , r e f i n e m e n t , a n d o n g o i n g improvement 16 the quality of life for people in all parts of the world. f o r m o r e information 17 Complementing its vision of the future is the Internet Society’s f i n a n c i a l r e p o r t 18 vision of its role in creating that future: As the hub of a global n o t e s o n f i n a n c i a l information 20 network of individuals and organisations, the Internet Society is an effective advocate for the core values of an open and accessible Internet. Copyright © Internet Society 2007. All rights reserved. f o r e w o r d

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In countless ways, 2006 was sible to engineers worldwide and and its partners worked diligently a turning point, both for ISOC and to make the work of the IETF more to increase Internet education and ifor the Internet community at large. transparent to those not directly training in all regions of the world. Two notable events bracketed the involved in its work. Last, but not least, I am pleased to year: In January, the world’s premier report that the Internet Society is By naming Internet users Person of Internet standards-making body in good financial health. Our chal- the Year, Time magazine expressed celebrated its 20th anniversary and, lenge for the coming years will be to what the Internet Society has known in December, Time magazine—with make the best use of our resources since it began: Those who are its global audience of 27 million— to meet diverse and sometimes committed to keeping the Internet named the Internet users of the competing needs. free of constraint, open, and acces- world its 2006 Person of the Year. Daniel Karrenberg sible are shaping the future. ISOC There are many more accomplish- ments, some of which you will read The significance of the IETF anni- is doing its share by supporting a about in the pages of this annual versary is impossible to overstate. growing number of local Chapters Throughout 2006, the Internet report. Ultimately, however, it is the The Internet Engineering Task Force and Individual Members to do use- Society and its partners increased effort and work of all of us that (IETF) continues to make a signifi- ful work in the development of the made 2006 our most successful year Internet education and training cant contribution to the success of Internet. In 2007 we will improve the Internet as we know it today. yet. We look forward to even greater internationally while fostering our support for Chapters and we In 20 years, the IETF has not strayed success in 2007 and beyond. To all will work toward a renewed basis Internet growth locally. from its belief in the power of build- who helped to make the Internet for our common efforts. We will ing consensus or from its fierce Society stronger and more influential also continue our close relationship commitment to an open process than ever before, thank you! with ISOC’s Organisation Members for standards development. Since through the Advisory Council. its inception, those values have informed the vision of the Internet Throughout 2006, the Internet Society. As the organisational home Society played an important role of the IETF, ISOC made considerable in the direction of Internet policy strides in 2006 to consolidate the and governance through participa- administrative support for the IETF. tion in international bodies, such as In 2007, we will continue our efforts the Internet Governance Forum. In to make the IETF even more acces- addition, the organization, its staff,

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It is my pleasure to report that Africa—as part of its efforts to sup- Domain Name System transition and gained considerable momentum in all programme areas, 2006 was port, amplify, and enhance all of our the U.S. Department of Commerce– and the future promises to be even ia year of considerable progress activities at the local level. A second Internet Corporation for Assigned more exciting. We look forward to and achievement for the Internet bureau was launched in early 2007 Names and Numbers (ICANN) mem- working with our Individual and Society. With the addition of several in Latin America and the Caribbean. orandum of understanding. Organisation Members, Chapters, new staff members, ISOC was able In addition, a number of INET work- and partners to meet these chal- Finally, ISOC was able to provide to significantly increase our educa- shops, Network Operating Group lenges, to grow ISOC, and to help additional assistance to the IETF tion and training activities, Member (NOG) events, and ccTLD workshops ensure the Internet is for everyone. through greater support of its and Chapter support, and public were held in developing countries Thank you for your support and administrative activities and other policy efforts, while also increasing with the support and participation encouragement. I look forward to contributions. As part of its efforts Lynn St. Amour our level of support to the Internet of many of our Chapters. working with all of you to make the to make the benefits of IETF partici- Engineering Task Force (IETF). Internet Society even stronger in ISOC continued to assert its leader- pation available to a wider audience, We look forward the years to come. Measuring the progress we’ve made ship on the international stage in and to increase participation in the to establishing new priorities in 2006 isn’t difficult. Most notably, 2006, lending its voice to a wide open development of standards, to meet the needs of an ISOC has made considerable strides range of discussions on Internet ISOC launched its Fellowship to the in advancing our worldwide network policy and governance issues. In ever-growing and changing IETF programme, which places and of Chapters. ISOC Chapters work particular, ISOC participated in the mentors Internet technologists from Internet community. on the local level to energize the Internet Governance Forum, which developing nations at IETF meetings Internet community and to promote follows the World Summit on the they would otherwise be unable to the proliferation and integration of Information Society, and staff attend. In 2006, individuals from Internet technologies in all areas of members were actively engaged in countries including Fiji, Kenya, society. Chapters influence local and a number of related activities, Mexico, Somoa, and Togo partici- regional policy and they help ensure consultations, and international pated in the programme. that a new generation of technolo- conferences. I am proud to report gists and end users has access to that ISOC’s role in these various As ISOC’s successes, resources, and the tools and information they need forums earned us considerable leadership continue to grow, we to succeed. With that in mind, I am recognition and respect. The look forward to meeting the new especially pleased to announce that organisation’s leadership was further priorities of an ever-growing and in 2006, ISOC successfully launched reinforced through its contributions changing Internet community. Our its first Regional Bureau—in to discussions on the future of the influence and our potential have

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From staff resources to global policy, ISOC president and CEO set and the organisation’s leader- fellowship programme of AfriNIC–5 recognition, 2006 was a year of Lynn St. Amour was named to the ship, including Secretary General, made it possible for many more growth, influence, and leadership. Strategy Council of the United elected. We also made substan- individuals to attend than would fDrawing on our roots as a leading Nations Global Alliance for ICT otherwise be possible. In fact, during tive submissions into the National force in Internet policy and educa- Policy and Development. The Telecommunications and Information 2006, ISOC provided support tion, ISOC has become a respected position will enable her to play a Administration Notice of Inquiry and to numerous network operator and mobilising presence among central role in shaping the policy and Public Hearing, as well as various meetings, including AfNOG, SANOG, technologists, educators, and policy development focus of that initiative. OECD activities. WALC, and PacNOG, all of which makers worldwide. In addition, ISOC’s director of public brought together network engineers (above) Preparations for AfNOG 2006 2006 was an important year for policy, Matthew Shears, joined the for tutorials and workshops on con- in Nairobi, Kenya ISOC’s educational initiatives, includ- isoc achievements Advisory Group of the newly formed temporary technical, operational, ing the expansion of the regional INET ISOC’s achievements in 2006 add Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and policy issues. meetings. In May, INET Africa was up to more than just the sum of which represents major stakeholders With those accomplishments in held in Nairobi, Kenya, in conjunction In 2006, ISOC supported the IPv6 its parts. They speak to our desire within the Internet community. The with the AfNOG and AfriNIC meet- mind, we believe ISOC’s greatest to make a difference, both locally Advisory Group was instrumental in Summit in Senegal and provided ings. The second INET Africa, held achievement was the growth and and globally. In 2006, ISOC began determining the agenda, focus areas, maintenance of a team of experi resources for the African top-level in Mauritius in November, brought - implementation of its strategic and and content of the first meeting of enced and influential staff members. together 40 people from throughout domain organization (AfTLD) to multiyear Chapter development the IGF in Greece in October. These Africa to work on Internet security In 2006, the Internet Society made bolster their efforts at meeting programme, which serves the appointments, plus our contributions issues. ISOC’s financial support of the a difference. interests of a critical segment of the to the discussion on the future of regional needs. global Internet community. The first the DNS transition and the USDoC– Regional Bureau—a strategic activity ICANN MoU, reinforced ISOC’s role that extends ISOC’s reach in emerg- in both Internet governance matters ing markets—opened in Africa. and broader policy issues related Additional staff resources were to the Internet. secured to expand ISOC’s ability to ISOC participated in the International grow Membership, Chapters, educa- Telecommunication Union’s 2006 tion and policy initiatives worldwide. Plenipotentiary Conference, where In recognition of ISOC’s deepening the Union’s general policies and (left) PacNOG participants, influence in the area of Internet strategic and financial plans are June 2006, Apia, Samoa

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Steve Crocker presents the Jonathan B. Postel Service Award to Bob Braden and Joyce K. Reynolds

Jonathan B. Postel Service Award The Jonathan B. Postel Service Award was established by In November 2006, the Internet Society announced that Bob the Internet Society to hon- Braden and Joyce K. Reynolds were this year’s recipients of our those who have made the prestigious Jonathan B. Postel Service Award. The award outstanding contributions in was presented for their stewardship of the RFC (Request for service to the data communica- Comments) series that enabled countless others to contribute tions community. The award to the development of the Internet. focuses on sustained and sub- The Internet Society’s 24,000 Individual Reynolds worked closely with Postel and, together with Bob stantial technical contributions, Members by Region in 2006 Braden, she has been coleader of the RFC Editor function at the service to the community, University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute and leadership. The award Of the more than 24,000 ISOC (ISI) since 1998. In this role she performed the final quality control is named after Dr. Jonathan individual members, approxi- function on most RFC publications. Braden, who has more than B. Postel, who embodied all mately 50 percent are affiliated 50 years of experience in the computing field, joined the net- of those qualities during his with an ISOC chapter. working research group at ISI in 1986. He was active in the extraordinary stewardship

Internet Society Programme Expenditures ARPAnet Network Working Group, contributing to the design over the course of a 30-year in 2006 (includes allocated G&A) of the FTP protocol in particular. He also edited the Host career in networking. Requirements RFCs and cochaired the RSVP working group.

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ISOC Funding Helps Chapters Shine ISOC Regional Bureaus • act as a resource for chap- ters and encourage, but not In 2006, ISOC’s Project Funding Initiative programme provided USD 105,900 in project support. In 2006, ISOC chose Dawit direct, chapter activities; Of the 12 applications funded, nine went to Chapter projects. More information about the Bekele to open and lead its programme can be found at www.isoc.org/chapters/projects. Regional Bureau in Africa, the • serve as an extension of first pilot site of a Regional the ISOC team in the region, CHAPTER PROJECT AMOUNT FUNDED Bureau for ISOC. The bureau including functioning as an ISOC Pacific Islands Competition to localize Firefox to the native language of the user USD 3,000 will serve as a focal point for integral part of the ISOC ISOC Argentina and Promote Web Accessibility in Argentina USD 6,450 ISOC activities in the region team working with chapters Disability & Special Needs related to education, capacity and members. ISOC Belgium Run a project called Internet Ombudsman. Defining success factors building, and public policy. in e-business and e-security for the user USD 7,500 “I’m very happy to be taking ISOC Hong Kong Conduct and publish a study of the emerging Digital Sphere Dr. Bekele, an Ethiopian on this role and lending my examining its impact and influence in Greater China USD 9,000 citizen living in Addis Ababa, efforts to making the Regional ISOC Pacific Islands Conduct a study of the Internet in the Pacific Islands USD 9,950 has been involved in numer- Bureau concept effective and Jim Forster Development of the Airjaldi Summit, a three-day summit designed to ous activities related to the meaningful for both Africa explore the best means of integrating existing technologies into replicable Internet in Africa. and ISOC,” said Dr. Bekele. and affordable wireless solutions for rural communities in developing countries and laying groundwork for establishing a wireless technologies The Regional Bureaus play training center in Dharamsala for students from developing countries USD 10,000 an important role in all ISOC ISOC Georgia Organise workshop on developing methods for distance education USD 10,000 chapter development initia- ISOC Israel Develop tools for online social networking between Arabic tives. They: and Israeli high school students USD 10,000 • support and amplify existing ISOC Morocco Create a portal for the visually impaired in Morocco USD 10,000 chapter initiatives; ISOC Quebec Develop a showcase for achieving 95 percent Internet connectivity in Quebec by 2017 USD 10,000 • encourage new regional Dr. Dawit Bekele Christian Sandvig Produce an educational video, The Tribal Digital Village: The Value initiatives among chapters; (University of Illinois) of Open Standards for Development USD 10,000

Siaosi Sovaleni (SOPAC Fiji) Produce an Internet educational booklet for Pacific Islands Kids USD 10,000

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ISOC Fellowship to the IETF

Internet Society–European In 2006 ISOC announced the launch of the ISOC Fellowship to the Chapters Coordinating Council IETF. With ISOC’s support, the programme enables technologists from developing countries to be more involved in the IETF by In 2006, the Internet Society– attending meetings in person. The programme was piloted in July European Chapters Coordinating at IETF 66 in Montreal and in November at IETF 67 in San Diego. Council (ISOC–ECC), a coalition Five fellows participated in the progamme, one each from Kenya, of ISOC’s European chapters, Togo, Mexico, Fiji, and Samoa. Based on the success of the pilot, was formalised as a legal entity. Panel session at INET in Nairobi, Kenya Participants at SANOG 8 in Karachi, the Fellowship will be expanded as a core initiative in 2007. Headquartered in Barcelona, the Pakistan

ISOC–ECC promotes discussion “Meeting those involved in the IETF, knowing the authors of among European chapters on drafts and RFCs, and seeing firsthand the relations among the topics of mutual interest in order working groups and other organisations is very useful,” said to share information and experi- fellow Azael Alcantara. “It reinforces what I do at work, increases ences. The group also fosters my participation in mailing lists, and motivates me to write an European cooperation in Internet RFC with others.” projects while promoting dialogue For more information about the ISOC Fellowship Programme, see among European parties involved www.isoc.org/educpillar/fellowship/. in Internet-related issues. In addi- tion, it serves as a forum for collab- oration on projects and activities supporting the Internet Society’s global mission. For more informa- tion about the ISOC-ECC, see www.isoc-ecc.org.

Azael Alcantara of Mexico (left), Alfred Prasad of Fiji (center) and Laupue Raymond Hughes of Samoa (right) are among the ISOC Fellowship Programme recipients named in 2006

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The Internet Society was lic interest and is recognised as a Internet Corporation for Assigned of the Internet as an open, decen- ISOC added experienced founded in 1992 to promote strong advocate for the core values Names and Numbers, the root server tralised platform for innovation, cre- staff to its policy and education the evolution and growth of the of an open and accessible Internet. operators, the Network Startup ativity, and economic opportunity; programmes to increase tInternet as a global communications and to bring authoritative, unbiased Resource Center, and the Regional mission and role capacity, both globally and infrastructure, to provide support Internet Registries, as well as with information about the Internet to The mission of the Internet Society for the Internet Engineering Task national and international govern- individuals and organisations in on a local level. Force (IETF), and to encourage the is to promote the open develop- every part of the world. ments and civil society groups. responsible and effective use of the ment, evolution, and use of the Internet through education, discus- Internet for the benefit of all people Operating both on a local level and core values sion, and advice to public policy throughout the world. in the global arena, ISOC works ISOC’s core values are the funda- mental principles that guide all makers. ISOC’s activities—particu- Together with our Organisation to promote the formulation and of the organisation’s activities. larly in developing countries—have Members, Individual Members, adoption of policies that make the They are the beliefs and commit- helped expand the reach of the Chapters, the IETF, and the Public Internet accessible to everyone; to ments on which ISOC’s mission Internet, bringing benefits to people Interest Registry, ISOC stands at safeguard the integrity and continu- is based. around the world. ISOC enjoys the forefront of Internet standards ity of Internet developments and a well-deserved reputation for development, education, and pub- operations; to support and con- • The quality of life for people in all integrity and service to the pub- lic policy. We collaborate with the tribute to the continuing evolution parts of the world is enhanced by

internet society staff *Joined in 2007

Dawit Bekele, Manager, African Regional Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Martin Kupres, Manager, Corporate and Institutional Development, Geneva Sebastian Bellagamba*, Manager, Latin America and Caribbean Regional Bureau, Anne Lord, Senior Manager, Chapters and Individual Members, Brisbane, Australia Buenos Aires, Argentina Lucy Lynch, Director, Technical Projects, Eugene, Oregon Participants of ISOC educational conferences Constance Bommelaer, Manager, Public Policy, Geneva Terry Monroe, Director, Development and Membership, Reston, Virginia receive free reference materials Nancy Cole, Manager, Finance, Reston, Virginia Karen Rose, Director, Education and Programmes, Sydney, Australia Kevin Craemer*, Senior Manager, Events, Reston, Virginia Matthew Shears, Director, Public Policy, Geneva Lynn DuVal, Director, Finance and Administration, Reston, Virginia Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO, Geneva Drew Dvorshak, Senior Manager, Organisation Members, Reston, Virgina Mark Thalhimer*, Director, Communications and Public Relations, Reston, Virginia Peter Godwin, Director, Information Technology, Geneva Terry Weigler, Office Manager, Reston, Virginia Mirjam Kühne, Senior Manager, Education, Geneva Henri Wohlfarth, Web Developer, Geneva



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isoc trustees as of december 2006 their ability to enjoy the benefits goals and objectives promote, uphold, and defend ISOC’s With their representative region, term of office, and officer title of an open and global Internet. ISOC pursues its mission and upholds core values in local, national, and international public policy forums, • Well-informed individuals and its core values through programmes Fred Baker* Officers where decisions are made that affect public and private policy makers and projects that are designed to U.S.A./Americas, 2002–08 (board appointments) the ability of people throughout the make up the foundation of an achieve specific goals and objectives world to enjoy the benefits of the Patrik Fältström Glenn Ricart* open and global Internet society. in the three specific areas that define Sweden/Europe, 2006–09 U.S.A./Americas, 2002–08 its scope: standards, education, and Internet. • If the Internet is to continue to Treasurer public policy. While many of the programmes and Erik Huizer be a platform for innovation and Scott Bradner* projects in those areas function inde- Netherlands/Europe, 2002–07 creativity, its open, decentralised U.S.A./Americas, 2006–07 pendently, ISOC’s efforts to advance Daniel Karrenberg* nature must be preserved. Secretary standards, education, and public Germany/Europe, 2005–08 • Enduring and sustainable prog- policy regularly converge to reflect Chair Committees ress toward ISOC’s vision is best the needs of our constituents and Veni Markovski Fred Baker* achieved by a combination of the realities of the marketplace. Bulgaria/Europe, 2002–07 U.S.A./Americas global initiatives and activities (served until January 2007) Elections Committee Chair at a local level that engage isoc board of trustees Franck Martin* Bill St. Arnaud people in their home regions. The ISOC Board of Trustees generally consists of not more than 20 trust- Fiji/Oceana, 2006–09 Canada/Americas • Technical standards and Internet ees, each holding office for a period Desirée Miloshevic* Nominations Committee Chair operating procedures should be Computers await hook-up at one of ISOC’s of three years and for no more than Serbia/Europe, 2004–07 Glenn Ricart* developed and asserted through many educational programmes around two consecutive terms. Trustees are U.S.A./Americas open and transparent processes, Glenn Ricart* the globe nominated, selected, and elected by Treasurer, Audit Committee Chair with minimal barriers to participa- U.S.A./Americas, 2002–08 ISOC Organisation Members, ISOC tion or to access to information. ISOC’s standards activities uphold Stephen L. Squires ISOC Liaison Chapters and Individual Members, • The social, political, and economic the model of Internet standards U.S.A./Americas, 2004–07 Fred Baker* and the IETF standards organisation. benefits of the Internet are sub- development that maximises par- Lynn St. Amour* U.S.A./Americas stantially diminished by excessively ticipation and delivers the greatest Switzerland/Europe, 2001– IETF Nominations Committee Liaison restrictive government or private benefits, while making the fruits President/CEO of that process freely available to * Executive Committee member controls on computer hardware Bill St. Arnaud or software, telecommunications everyone. Through its education Canada/Americas, 2006–09 infrastructure, or Internet content. programmes, ISOC is able to deliver Patrick Vande Walle accurate and reliable information • Rewarding and productive use Luxembourg/Europe, 2004–07 about the Internet—as well as assis- of the Internet depends on the tance with Internet deployment and Baoping Yan ability to trust critical services. use. ISOC’s public policy activities China/Asia, 2006–09

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The Internet Society is proud ISOC provides a major source of to be the organisational home of funding and support for the IETF and tthe Internet’s premier Internet stan- its processes, including funding for dards-making body: the Internet the RFC Editor function. At the IETF’s Engineering Task Force (IETF). request, ISOC substantially increased Without the technical achievements its support to and participation in of the IETF and its participants, the the IETF, with considerable progress PIR’s mission is to manage the .ORG Internet would never have become being made in establishing a new, domain in an exemplary manner, the success that it is today. more productive and efficient admin- while educating and empowering istrative support structure. the global noncommercial com- ISOC’s support of Internet standards munity to use the Internet more Jonne Soininen of Nokia receives recognition from former IETF Chair Brian and the IETF also extends to its effectively and, concurrently, to take Carpenter for Nokia’s role in hosting policy, education, and public rela- a leadership position among Internet IETF 65 in Dallas in March 2006 tions functions as well as to its legal stakeholders on policy and related ISOC, along with its Platinum and insurance coverage. ISOC, along issues on behalf of the .ORG com- Contributors, is the IETF’s with its Platinum Contributors, is munity. the IETF’s sole source of financial sole source of financial With support from PIR, ISOC was As a standardisation body, the IETF support apart from IETF meeting able to respond to regional coordi- support apart from IETF focuses on the development of revenue. Support from companies protocols used in Internet-protocol- nating groups that needed limited, meeting revenue. whose products and services so based networks. The IETF is different supplemental funds to sustain local clearly depend on the standards from most standardisation bodies in resources and to carry out important developed by the IETF is essential. that it is a totally open community training events. with no membership requirements. A major source of programme fund- Afilias Limited, a global leader in It is an international community ing for many of ISOC’s initiatives is advanced domain name registry of network designers, operators, the Public Interest Registry (PIR), services, provides registry support vendors, and researchers concerned a not-for-profit corporation created services for PIR and is an ISOC with the evolution of Internet archi- by ISOC in 2002 with ISOC as its Platinum Contributor. sole member. tecture and the smooth operation www.ietf.org, www.pir.org, www.afilias.info of the Internet.

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ISOC Bulgaria individual membership Membership levels: Global Members, ISOC’s mission in promoting the perspectives on developments and The 24,000 Individual Members of whose membership is free of charge, open development of the Internet to issues that affect the evolution of ISOC Bulgaria was integral the Internet Society bring a unique and Sustaining Members, who pay people everywhere. the Internet. ISOC’s relationship with in coordinating the 4 July meet- and valuable perspective to the an annual membership fee, which www.isoc.org/members/ its Chapters is very much a two-way ing in Sofia between Bulgarian organisation. They reflect the diverse provides additional financial sup- street: Chapters serve as local and needs of individuals throughout the port to the organisation. In addition chapters regional agents of ISOC’s mission, President Georgi Parvanov and world whose quality of life depend to the benefits enjoyed by Global Internet Society Chapters are as well as important sources of the Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev on unfettered access to the Internet. Members, Sustaining Members are organised voluntarily by individual information that informs that mis- (both members of ISOC) and Through its Individual Membership eligible to participate in the election members who reside in a particu- sion. And, ISOC provides an infra- lar geographic region—such as a a delegation of IT experts, programme, ISOC is able to comple- of ISOC trustees. structure, educational opportunities, city, country, or larger geographic ment the needs and contributions and global influence in support of including Fred Baker, Vint Approximately 50 percent of ISOC’s area—or who share a common inter- of large organisations and institu- local and regional growth of the Cerf, Esther Dyson, George Individual Members are affiliated est, such as the needs of those with tions with the social, cultural, and Internet. Like all of our members, with an ISOC chapter. Many have a disabilities or other special needs. Sadowsky, and Lynn St. Amour. professional priorities of the men Chapters are partners that participate professional interest in the Internet Chapters are approved by ISOC Representatives from ISOC and and women who make up the mil- and its related technologies; others in the pursuit of our joint mission. lions of Internet users worldwide. under procedures meant to empow- others participated in a public are concerned about the role the Individual Members in all parts of er meaningful activity on a local level Chapters enable ISOC Members to Internet will play in their lives and in session with the President’s the world play important operational while retaining an overall commit- be personally involved in the future Information Technologies Council and strategic roles in ISOC. Unlike their communities. ISOC addresses ment to ISOC’s goals and objectives. of the Internet. They bring a sharper those interests and concerns through and more personal focus to local and and met with Plamen Vachkov, many traditional membership organi- Chapters are expected to serve the sations—which typically focus mainly its many programmes and communi- interests of their specific geographic regional issues affecting the Internet. minister of information technology on serving their members—ISOC’s cations activities, and by connecting or nongeographic segment of the And they provide opportunities and telecommunications, primary mission is to support the its members to each other and to global Internet community in a man- for those issues to be recognised. as well as representatives of development of the Internet. ISOC the many companies, organisations, ner consistent with ISOC’s mission Chapters also offer numerous oppor- and government bodies that are private business, nongovernmen- Members are partners who partici- and core values. tunities for Members to network pate in the pursuit of that mission. shaping the future of the Internet. with other Internet-oriented people tal organisations, and the media. ISOC Chapters play two important Any individual who agrees to the Most important, Individual Members roles: (1) They amplify, on a local and to participate in locally organ- ISOC Code of Conduct may join play a vital role in ISOC by serving or regional level, ISOC’s efforts to ised programmes and events that the organisation as an Individual as ISOC ambassadors in all regions achieve its mission and (2) they promote ISOC’s core values. Member. ISOC has two Individual of the world and by supporting infuse ISOC with local and regional www.isoc.org/chapters/

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ISOC Puerto Rico ISOC Senegal

As part of a government- In partnership with l’Agence ISOC Germany sponsored programme, ISOC National de l’Informatique, Puerto Rico (PR) provided ISOC Senegal moderated a Building on an effort initiated underserved communities with national workshop on the several years ago to document community centers equipped digital economy in 2006. They an historical time line about with basic Internet infrastruc- also coordinated the ADEN networks in Germany, ISOC ture and training programs. project, a French initiative Germany brought 100 net- The first Chinese Wikimedia Conference aimed at closing the digital working pioneers to the Haus The effort offers young people Chapters help ISOC see the ISOC Hong Kong divide through the use, for der Geschichte, the museum access to educational, career, world with local intelligence. example, of community access of German History, in April in ISOC Hong Kong was formed and leadership-development They help local communities centers in rural areas. Bonn, to celebrate 25 years of by local Internet professionals opportunities via peer-to-peer connect to, and be a part of, and experienced users, with networking. The conference learning, advanced Internet The Chapter contributed to the international developments. was a huge success and, in its the mission to improve the collaboration technology, and development of a 2007–2010 —Michiel Leenaars aftermath, chapter representa- Internet governance and on- internship programmes. So far, strategic plan for the Agence ISOC Netherlands line civil society in Hong Kong. tives were approached about ISOC PR has trained 25 public de Regulation des Telecom- continuing the event. The school teachers and more than Hong Kong enjoys an advanced munications et des Postes and Chapter is currently seeking a 50 students. www.isocpr.org Internet and telecommunica- participated in a study on the partner and talking to muse- tions infrastructure and has development and financing ums about setting up a collec- one of the highest broadband of universal service. The group tion of items and documents penetration rates in the world. launched a Java Users Group that will give future historians ISOC Hong Kong serves the and coordinated an IPv6 a chance to understand the community via the advocacy of deployment project that development of networks and important online civic values, includes working with others the Internet in Germany. such as information freedom, to establish a test laboratory www.isoc.de privacy, fair use, and digital at the University of Sheik

inclusion. www.isoc-hk.org The Escuela Julio Selles Sola Internet Club Anta Diop. www.isoc.sn

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ISOC Pacific Islands isoc chapters worldwide

ISOC Morocco In 2006, ISOC Pacific Islands Africa Europe Latin America and With funding from USAID, (PICISOC) organised PacINET 1. Benin 30. Belgium the Caribbean ISOC Morocco trained 170 2006, the leading ICT confer- 2. Cameroon 31. Belgium–Wallonia 57. Argentina 58. Brazil soon-to-be released detainees ence for the region, in Samoa. 3. Egypt 32. Bulgaria 4. Gambia 33. Catalonia 59. Colombia in basic Internet and computer The event was keynoted by 5. Ghana 34. Denmark 60. Ecuador skills. The Chapter served as Internet pioneer Vint Cerf and 6. Mali 35. England 61. Mexico opened by the Hon. Tuilaepa coorganiser of the June ICANN 7. Mauritius 36. Finland 62. Peru meeting in Marrakech. It was Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, 8. Morocco 37. France 63. Puerto Rico instrumental in the creation Prime Minister of Samoa. 9. Niger 38. Germany 64. Venezuela 10. Nigeria 39. Greece North America of the Moroccan Task Force PICISOC also organised the 11. Senegal 40. Hungary 65. Canada for the development and Information and Communica- 12. South Africa 41. Ireland 66. Canada–Quebec ISOC Mexico tion Technologies to achieve promotion of IPv6. The first 13. Tunisia 42. Italy 67. Canada–Toronto summit of the Moroccan IPv6 Millennium Goals (ICT for 68. U.S.A.–Chicago The value of ISOC Mexico proved 14. Uganda 43. Luxembourg Task Force took place in MDG) at the Internet Govern- Asia 44. Netherlands 69. U.S.A.–Los Angeles immeasurable in 2006 when it 70. U.S.A.–New Jersey March 2006. ance Forum in Athens. 15. Bahrain 45. Norway organised public discussions on 16. Bangladesh 46. Poland 71. U.S.A.–New York topics such as cybercrime and ISOC Morocco’s toolkit for The Chapter is a member of 17. Georgia 47. Scotland Metro 72. U.S.A.–South- phishing. The chapter contributed teaching Internet usage has the Council of Regional 18. Hong Kong 48. Serbia 19. India–Delhi 49. Slovenia Central Texas to a legislative discussion on spam been adopted by the national Organisations in the Pacific 20. Israel 50. Spain 73. U.S.A.–Washington, and continues to connect those commission that is supervising (CROP) ICT Working Group. D.C. 21. Japan 51. Spain–Aragon interested in innovation to PICISOC also participates in a nationwide program aimed 22. Pakistan 52. Spain–Asturias Oceania the International Open Source 74. Australia the services that the Internet at equipping 8,500 schools 23. Palestine 53. Spain–Galicia 75. Pacific Islands offers society. www.isocmex.org.mx with computers and ensuring Network node for the Pacific 24. Philippines 54. Spain–Madrid Nongeographic that information technology Islands. www.picisoc.org 25. Saudi Arabia 55. Sweden 26. South Korea 56. Switzerland– Disability and is an integral part of school Special Needs 27. Taiwan Geneva curricula. www.misoc.ma 28. Thailand 29. Turkey

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isoc chapters worldwide

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Our company’s future depends organisation members that supported the internet society during 2006 on an open and universally

accessible Internet. The Internet ACOnet Ericsson InternetNZ RIPE NCC Society’s objective analysis of Afilias France Telecom Japan Network Siemens Networks GmbH important policy and technology Information Center AfriNIC Geneval Financial Center & Co. KG developments injects a critical Japan Registry Alcatel Foundation SITA and unique voice of reason into Services Co. APNIC Gibtelecom Stichting Nlnet the worldwide debate about Ken Stubbs Internet ARIN Google Stockholm University the Internet’s future. Supporting Presence Consultant Grabensee ISOC is an absolutely essential Association for LACNIC Sunet Computing Machinery Rechtsanwaltkanzlei element of our business strategy. Lombard Odier Darier Surfnet Assumption University of Hitachi Hentsch & Cie Swiss Federal Office of —Lyman Chapin Thailand HP Lucent Communications Interisle Consulting Group Organisation Members’ Boeing Company Hungarnet/NIIF Matsushita Electric Co. unique and well-informed Swisscom Catapult Communications IAjapan Ltd. perspectives provide SWITCH CERN IBM Microsoft insight into the needs of TDC Song OY Cisco businesses and groups ictQATAR Motorola TERENA Coallition for Networked NEC that depend on the global IEEE Information Thales Internet for their success. nic.at IIS Foundaton COMPTEL UKERNA NOB IIT Institute for DENIC eG Uni-C Informatics & Telematics Nokia DISA UNINETT Norid Intel Nominet Dubai Municipality University of Washington Interact srl NORDUnet ECMA VanDyke Software Interisle Consulting Nortel Educause Group LLC NTT Verizon Egypt Ministry of Internet Initiative Japan Nysernet WIDE Internet Society Organisation Members Communications & by Industry in 2006 Information Technology Internet2 OKI Electric

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organisation members of customers or constituents. As platinum programme Organisation Members are the Members, businesses and non- contributors critical link between ISOC and the commercial entities are positioned Afilias is a global leader in advanced interests of the private sector as well among leading Internet standards- back-end domain name registry as governmental, nongovernmental, developers and policy makers. Via services and provides a wide range and civil society institutions. Their membership, those same organisa- of advanced capabilities essential to unique and well-informed perspec- tions contribute to the success of the smooth and efficient operation tives provide insight into the needs education and communications pro- of any Internet domain name regis- of businesses and groups that grams that increase the availability try. Afilias services support the opera- depend on the global Internet for of the Internet to emerging markets. tion of the .ORG registry. their successes. Representatives of Organisation Membership is available www.afilias.org each Organisation Member bring at varied levels of annual support. ARIN (American Registry for that perspective to ISOC through ISOC welcomes general and directed Internet Numbers) is a Regional participation on the Advisory Council. sponsorships. in addition to mem- Internet Registry providing services bership fees. ISOC’s Organisation Members are related to the technical coordination corporations; nonprofit, trade, and www.isoc.org/orgs/ and management of Internet num- professional organisations; founda- ber resources in its service region. tions; educational institutions; gov- isoc’s platinum www.arin.net ernment agencies; and other national contributor programme and international groups that share ISOC’s Platinum Contributor Cisco Systems is the worldwide ISOC’s commitment to an open and Programme enables supporters to leader in networking for the accessible Internet. Their financial dedicate their contributions to specific Internet. Today, networks constitute and intellectual investment is vital areas of activity. Funds are placed in an essential part of business, educa- to ISOC’s success. a restricted account as determined tion, government, and home com- by the Platinum Contributor and are munications, and Cisco’s Internet- Similarly, membership in ISOC aligns used for those designated purposes. protocol-based networking solutions those same businesses, groups, and Platinum Contributor annual fees form the foundation of these net- institutions with an internation- begin at USD 100,000 and are works. ally respected and influential voice discounted by 50 percent for non- www.cisco.com that speaks for the interests of all profit organisations. organisations that wish to ensure a RIPE NCC is a Regional Internet fully accessible and highly functional Please consult ISOC’s Web site to Registry providing services related Internet, whether they are technolo- see a complete description of the to the technical coordination and gy developers or institutions that rely Platinum Contributor Programme. management of Internet number on the Internet to serve the needs www.isoc.org/members/platinum.shtml resources in its service region.

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p l a n s f o r t h e f u t u r e g r o w t h , r e f i n e m e n t , a n d o n g o i n g improvement

The next few years will be challenges, in 2007 ISOC will roll information sharing, access to com- technical education programmes, focused on the growth, refinement, out a major new strategic policy munications material, and support- the Board of Trustees has voiced andt improvement of many of ISOC’s programme under the umbrella ing documentation on best practices, strong support for providing educa- activities. We will work to sustain of the User Centric Internet enhanced collaboration possibilities tion to policy makers on the key our leadership position in the Inter- Campaign, in order to identify and through the use of on-line tools issues that are shaping the future net governance space and we will address the forces that are likely and in person meetings and forums. of the Internet, both regionally and continue to assert our leadership in to shape—and even change—the Increased funding also will be avail- globally. These types of activities areas of significance to the Internet. Internet and what it represents. able to Chapters via the continuation signify a shift in ISOC’s approach of the Project Funding initiative, a to programme development and In order to build on our position grant programme of USD 200,000 implementation. In the future, our as a global organisation with a local In the future, ISOC’s core interests in standards, for projects that advance ISOC’s core interests in standards, educa- perspective, ISOC will strengthen mission and goals. tion, and policy will be more fully education, and policy will be more fully integrated as and expand its Chapters around the integrated as the lines that separate the lines that separate those activities become world. ISOC’s Chapter develop- In early 2007, ISOC launched its those activities become increasingly increasingly indistinguishable in the marketplace. ment programme will inspire a second Regional Bureau, this one indistinguishable in the marketplace. stronger sense of shared purpose serving Latin America and the and mission by providing the tools Caribbean. Located in Buenos Aires, ISOC’s education strategy will focus and increased opportunities for the Regional Bureau for Latin on growing and improving its tech- ISOC’s public policy programmes are Chapter-to-Chapter communication, America and the Caribbean will nical and policy education activities expected to broaden and deepen in be a focal point for ISOC activities in their own right, while leverag- the future to address some unprece- in education, capacity building, ing opportunities to create synergy dented challenges facing the Internet and policy initiatives. The Regional between the two. With the addition today and tomorrow. The concept of “open development, evolution, and Bureaus are a key element in the of a new director of education and use of the Internet for the benefit Chapter development programme programmes, we increased our staff of all people throughout the world” stimulating enhanced participation and expanded the skill base dedicated is under considerable pressure as a and collaboration across ISOC activi- to achieving our goals for the future. ties and creating a stronger regional result of a number of commercial, The ISOC Fellowship to the IETF, presence for ISOC. technical, and policy challenges that which was piloted in 2006, will be are certain to influence the future of In addition to endorsing the need for developed into a robust core initia- the Internet. To address those Buenos Aires, Argentina ISOC to excel in its delivery of core tive. The curriculum of the ccTLD

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workshops will be expanded to include an advanced course covering security issues in more depth. ISOC f o r m o r e information will establish Alumni Networks that will extend a student’s educa- tion experience and facilitate com- About ISOC Education Publications munications between students after ISOC Strategic Operating Plan ISOC Education Programmes ISOC Member Briefings www.isoc.org/edu/ events. The Alumni Networks also www.isoc.org/isoc/mission www.isoc.org/briefings/ will enable ISOC to maintain contact ISOC Financial Statements ISOC Workshop Resource Centre ISP Column with our fellows and students as www.isoc.org/isoc/fin/ ws.edu.isoc.org www.isoc.org/pubs/isp/ they progress in their careers. ISOC Board of Trustees Membership Articles of Interest As part of our outreach initiatives, www.isoc.org/isoc/general/trustees/ Individual Membership www.isoc.org/pubs/int/ ISOC will continue publication of the www.isoc.org/members/ ISOC Staff Press popular IETF Journal. Also in 2007, www.isoc.org/isoc/general/staff/ Organisation Membership Press Releases ISOC will seek to heighten its cover- www.isoc.org/orgs/ www.isoc.org/isoc/media/releases/ age, visibility, and participation in Standards international forums that focus on ISOC Internet Standards ISOC Advisory Council Conferences ICT development, education, and Programmes www.isoc.org/orgs/ac.shtml www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/ policy. We also plan to renew par- www.isoc.org/standards/ Platinum Programme ticipation in the FRIDA and Pan-Asia Public Interest Registry Internet Engineering Task Force www.isoc.org/members/ Small Grants programmes, which www.pir.org www.ietf.org platinum.shtml support Internet capacity building in ISOC Chapters About the Internet developing countries through small Internet Architecture Board www.isoc.org/chapters/ Histories of the Internet development grants. www.iab.org www.isoc.org/internet/history/ ISOC Chapter News In 2007 and beyond, we will Public Policy www.isoc.org/members/ continue leveraging our experience ISOC Public Policy Programmes newsletters/ and our expertise in order to posi- www.isoc.org/policy/ ISOC Member Surveys tively shape and influence the future World Summit on the Information www.isoc.org/members/surveys/ of the Internet for the benefit of Society (WSIS), Working Group individuals, organisations, and busi- on Internet Governance (WGIG) ISOC Discussion Groups Join ISOC Today! nesses worldwide. www.isoc.org/isoc/conferences/wsis/ www.isoc.org/members/discuss/ www.isoc.org/members

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31 december 2006 31 december 2005 assets Cash and cash equivalents $3,787,683 $1,451,012 Endowment–Public Interest Registry 1,725,297 2,540,338 Accounts receivable 153,988 100,178 Due from Public Interest Registry 622,439 - Prepaid expenses 133,211 28,435 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 6,422,618 4,119,963 Furniture, equipment, leasehold (Net) 220,476 203,545

other assets Deposits 48,213 8,213 TOTAL ASSETS $6,691,307 $4,331,721

liabilities a n d n e t a s s e t s current liabilities Accounts payable $859,079 $199,520 Accrued salaries and benefits 275,419 111,612 Security deposit - 8,083 Deferred revenue 270,387 235,826 Endowment due to Public Interest Registry 891,964 873,672 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,296,849 1,428,718 other liabilities Endowment due to Public Interest Registry 833,333 1,666,666 Security deposit 4,035 4,035 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,134,217 3,099,414

net assets Unrestricted 3,526,925 1,185,001 Temporarily restricted 30,165 47,306 TOTAL NET ASSETS 3,557,090 1,232,307

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $6,691,307 $4,331,721 18 f i n a n c i a l r e p o r t

s t a t e m e n t o f a c t i v i t i e s a n d c h a n g e s i n n e t a s s e t s for the year ended 31 december 2006 (with summarised totals for the year ended 31 december 2005)

temporarily unrestricted restricted totals 2006 totals 2005 revenue Programme support $6,060,300 – $6,060,300 $3,400,000 Organisation Members and Platinum sponsors 1,087,152 – 1,087,152 994,621 Contributions 3,575 132,459 136,034 79,912 Individual Member dues 5,550 – 5,550 5,100 Interest/dividend income 100,821 206 101,027 27,102 IETF meetings and miscellaneous IETF revenue 2,323,849 - 2,323,849 - Other meetings, programme revenue, and miscellaneous revenue 77,574 - 77,574 87,344 Net assets released from restrictions 149,806 (149,806) – –

TOTAL REVENUE 9,808,627 (17,141) 9,791,486 4,594,079 expenses Direct programme costs 6,338,287 – 6,338,287 3,459,193 General and administrative 1,108,416 – 1,108,416 841,502 Postel Award 20,000 – 20,000 20,000

TOTAL EXPENSES 7,466,703 – 7,466,703 4,320,695 Change in net assets 2,341,924 (17,141) 2,324,783 273,384 Net assets, beginning of year 1,185,001 47,306 1,232,307 958,923 net assets, end of year $3,526,925 $30,165 $3,557,090 $1,232,307

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n o t e s o n f i n a n c i a l information summary of significant Membership Dues became custodian of a USD 5,000,000 restructuring plan, the IETF created an IETF temporarily restricted net accounting policies and Deferred revenue consists of membership grant given to them on behalf of PIR. The Administrative Support Activity (IASA), to assets dues collected in advance. Membership grant is to be distributed evenly in the replace the other organizations and for- general information Temporarily restricted net assets at dues are recorded as deferred revenue amount of USD 833,333 per year plus mally structure all administrative support The Internet Society was incorporated as December 31 consist of: upon receipt and are recognized as rev- accrued interest through 2008. The funds functions within the Internet Society. a nonprofit organisation in the District 2006 2005 enue ratably over the period to which the are to be used to establish an endowment of Columbia on 11 December, 1992 to In December 2005, the IETF, the Internet Security Expert dues relate. to fund future operating costs of PIR. If PIR provide leadership in Internet-related Society and the Corporation for National Initiative (EU) $ — $47,232 loses its status as the operator of the .ORG standards, education, and public policy. Platinum Sponsors Research Initiatives (CNRI) created the IETF registry, the remaining endowment will be Jonathan B. Postel The Society is exempt from Federal income Platinum donations are recognised when Trust to hold existing and future intellec- committed by the donor. The revenue is transferred to the successor registry operator. tual property used in connection with the Service Award — 74 tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal recorded as temporarily restricted support, Internet standards process and its adminis- Revenue Code. The Internet Society is not In any year in which PIR creates a surplus Postel Network since the donor stipulates the use of the tration. The trust was organized and oper- a private foundation. over a predetermined reserve for operat- Operator’s Scholarship donated funds. When a donor restriction ing expenses, the surplus is transferred to ates so that it may qualify for exemption Fund 30,165 — Cash and Cash Equivalents is accomplished, temporarily restricted net the Internet Society in support of its mis- from Federal income tax under Section For purposes of cash flows, the Internet assets are reclassified to unrestricted net sion. In 2006, this surplus provided over 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. net assets released from Society considers all cash on hand, cash in assets and reported in the statement of sixty-one percent of the Internet Society’s During 2006, the Trust had no income of restriction banks, and cash invested with a short-term activities and change in net assets as net revenue. its own and all its expenses were funded Net assets which were released from maturity of three months or less to be cash assets released from restrictions. by the Internet Society. The creation of the restrictions by incurring expenses, which Internet Administrative Support equivalents. Trust and transfer of the intellectual prop- satisfied the restrictions specified by the related-party transaction Activity erty was the last step in the restructuring donor: Classification of Net Assets On 7 October, 2002, the Internet Society In 2005, the Internet Engineering Task plan of the IETF. 2006 2005 Net assets of the Internet Society are formed a separate but related entity Force (IETF), a large, international com- Security Expert reported in two self-balancing groups. known as Public Interest Registry (PIR) munity of network designers, operators, awards and researchers responsible for developing Initiative (EU) $149,232 $145,859 • Unrestricted net assets represent funds to operate the .ORG registry. PIR was The Jonathan B. Postel Service Award and defining the standards and protocols that are available for the support of incorporated as a Pennsylvania nonprofit was established by the Internet Society to Jonathan B. Postel that make up the Internet, restructured Service Award 574 20,000 the Internet Society’s operations. They corporation with the Internet Society as its honor those who have made outstanding sole member. Soon after incorporation, PIR their support operations within the contributions in service to the data com- include contributions received without applied to the Internal Revenue Service for Internet Society. The Internet Society has munications community. The USD 20,000 donor-imposed restrictions. tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) always considered itself the organizational Award is given annually and is named after • Temporarily restricted net assets repre- of the Internal Revenue Code. In July home of the IETF; however the Secretariat Dr. Jonathan B. Postel, who embodied sent resources that have been donated 2004, PIR received a favorable ruling from function and other administrative duties technical expertise, extraordinary leader- and are to be used in accordance with the IRS and was granted tax-exempt sta- were performed by other organizations. ship, and service to the community over the stipulations set by the donor. tus. In January 2003, the Internet Society In early 2005, as part of a long-term his thirty-year career. All figures cited in U.S. dollars.

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