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===ISOC Purpose===

===ISOC Purpose===

Based on the ''"Announcing ISOC"'' its purpose and tasks are listed below:

ISOC's founding document, ''"Announcing ISOC"'', defines ISOC's purpose as:

* The support the Internet's evolution as a research infrastructure and to encourage the involvements of specialized and experienced communities (such as the engineering community) in the Internet's evolution.  

* The support of the Internet's evolution as a research infrastructure and, also to encourage the involvements of specialized and experienced communities (such as the engineering community) in the Internet's evolution.  

* To inform the academic communities regarding the use of the Internet and the latest applications develop.

* To inform the academic communities regarding the use of the Internet and the latest applications.

* To represent the home for other groups which are involved in the development of Internet standards such as [[IETF]] and [[IAB]] (Internet Architecture Board).

* To represent the home for other groups which are involved in the development of Internet standards such as [[IETF]] and [[IAB]].

* The encourage and promote scientific applications for the Internet in the benefit of worldwide users but also for institutions and organizations who use the Internet.

* To encourage and promote scientific applications for the Internet for the benefit of all users, including institutions and organizations who use the Internet.

* Ensure leadership regarding Internet issues related to its future.

* Ensure leadership regarding Internet issues related to its future.

* To create and sustain a forum for discussions and exploration of innovative Internet applications.  

* To create and sustain a forum for discussions and exploration of innovative Internet applications.  

* To coordinate the initiatives related to Internet development and standards from members throughout the world. <ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/ ISOC Tasks]</ref>

* To coordinate the initiatives related to Internet development and standards from members throughout the world.<ref>[http://www.isoc.org/isoc/ ISOC Tasks]</ref>

==ISOC Membership==

==ISOC Membership==