there might be more osi around in the future. - or some would like to see that and to stick with the line: it was always better anyhow.

they call it lisp [locator/id separation protocol], everyone else knows as a programming language. some people who have been around long enough call it a reinvention of osi clnp addressing scheme.

some inside may hold this article: is lisp going to save the internet?

received the orde van oranje nassau? seems there are some more possibilities there. ie grand officer. whatever, congrats to mr blokzijl and his team.

Over the past two decades, Dr. Blokzijl has established a global reputation as a leader and a pioneer, respected for his work with many organisations including RIPE, the RIPE NCC, AMS-IX, ICANN, Nominet, the National Institute for Subatomic Physics (NIKHEF) and NATO. Through his technical expertise, leadership and global influence, Dr. Blokzijl’s tireless work has had a profound impact on the development of the Internet. We are delighted to announce that Dr. Blokzijl’s leadership, vision and continued hard work has been recognised and rewarded with one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed in the Netherlands. (via christian)