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Inductees

Internet Hall of Fame inductees hail from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and geographies. Nominated by peers in their fields and selected by the Internet Hall of Fame’s Advisory Board, they have made a significant and indelible mark on the Internet. They have earned a place in history.

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Al Gore

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Brewster Kahle

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Charles Herzfeld

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Craig Newmark

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Daniel Karrenberg

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Danny Cohen

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Donald Davies

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Elizabeth Feinler

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Geoff Huston

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John Klensin

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Jon Postel

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Kilnam Chon

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Larry Landweber

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Lawrence Roberts

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Leonard Kleinrock

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Linus Torvalds

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Louis Pouzin

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Mitchell Baker

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Nancy Hafkin

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Paul Baran

Paul Mockapetris

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Peter Kirstein

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Philip Zimmermann

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Randy Bush

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Raymond Tomlinson

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Robert Cailliau

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Robert Kahn

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Steve Crocker

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Tim Berners-Lee

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Tin Wee Tan

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Toru Takahashi

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Van Jacobson

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Vint Cerf

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