I believe the NSFNET established the Acceptable Use Policy banning commercial activity shortly after they assumed management of the Internet backbone in 1986. It was lifted in March, 1991, a somewhat controversial move at the time. More information here:

http://livinginternet.com/i/ii_nsfnet.htm

Bill

At 03:49 AM 5/19/02 +0000, you wrote:

Hi all.

Does anybody know when Internet's AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) started?

Thank in advance.

John

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