A helpful comment was left by Craig P earlier in the week. In case some readers missed it, I am posting it here:
Most people generally don’t really know where the Internet “came from”! Whenever this type of topic is raised I recommend the book “Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins Of The Internet” (ISBN: 978-0684832678) to whomever will listen. It’s a great book that chronicles the early history of the Internet from ARPA to BBN to the final privatization hand offs. I’ll be interested to hear what was said in the meeting you reference from way back! I remember seeing Mosiac for the first time and being downright amazed at the possibilities.
I will put the book on my Christmas list. Thanks Craig.