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Connecting the Clouds - the Internet in New Zealand

'Connecting the Clouds - The Internet in New Zealand' is a history of the people, activities and events that contributed to the creation, then growth, of the Internet in New Zealand.

Written by author Keith Newman, the book was commissioned by InternetNZ (the Internet Society of New Zealand Inc) and published by Activity Press. It is reproduced in full on this Wiki. You are invited to contribute to the Wiki, helping to refine and keep the book up-to-date over time.

Note: Physical copies of the book are available to purchase and there is a video recording of the book launch.

Chapter List

Preface
Chapter 1 - The Tyranny of Distance
Chapter 2 - Battling with Big Iron
Chapter 3 - No.8 Wire Networks
Chapter 4 - Nuclear Free Reforms
Chapter 5 - Selling the Family Jewels
Chapter 6 - Craving for Connection
Chapter 7 - Craving for Connection II
Chapter 8 - The Rhythm Method
Chapter 9 - Local Loop Languishing
Chapter 10 - Diminished Capacity
Chapter 11 - Deluge in a Paper Cup
Chapter 12 - E-government Lumbers Online
Chapter 13 - Clicks and Mortar
Chapter 14 - Battle of the Names
Chapter 15 - The Proxy Revolution
Chapter 16 - Cyberspace Junk
Chapter 17 - Bitstream Boundaries
Chapter 18 - Download Culture
Chapter 19 - Mobile Momentum
Chapter 20 - Digital Refresh Required
Chapter 21 - Broadband Breakthrough
Chapter 22 - In the Recovery Room
Chapter 23 - IP Channel Surfing
Chapter 24 - Leaping the Loop
Chapter 25 - Next Step Internet
Chapter 26 - 20/20 Visionaries
Footnotes
Acronyms and Explanations
Errata

Additional Content Post Publication

Internet in New Zealand Timeline

Postscript - Holding Back the Tide - Obstacles to Advancement

© 2008 The Internet Society of New Zealand, Inc