IETF Overview Internet standards R us does not exist, no members, no voting 1K to 2K people at 3/year meetings many more on mail lists 122ish working groups (where the stuff happens) 7 areas (for organizational convenience) with ADs APS, GEN, INT, O&M, RTG, SEC, TSV IESG: management (ADs, chosen by community) IAB: architectural guidance & liaisons produces standards and other documents |