Professor David J. Farber, whose work on academic experimental computer networks helped define the evolution of the early internet, died on February 7 at age 91
New York Times Peter Wayner
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We are saddened by the passing of David J. Farber, an Internet Hall of Fame inductee, Postel Award winner, and Internet Society leader. Farber played a key role in many of the systems that converged into today's Internet. Learn more about his work: https://www.internethalloffame.…
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David Farber understood, more than many, how the government could help or hinder civil liberties in the digital world. https://www.eff.org/...
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David J. Farber was a longtime Internet Society leader, and his loss is felt deeply by our community. Farber served on our Board of Trustees from 1993-1999 and again from 2012-2015, serving on multiple committees. He was a generous mentor, a proponent of nurturing community
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Dave was such a marvelous teacher and friend. I first met him when we were on the board I was the internet society together. But he was also an inspiration and a help in so many other ways. He will be missed. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/t...