The first RFC went out on April 7, 1969, mailed in old-fashioned envelopes through the postal system. {There was no such thing as email, since they hadn't invented the network yet.}
The inaugural Request for Comments (RFC) was distributed on April 7, 1969, utilizing traditional postal services. At that time, email was nonexistent because the underlying network had yet to be developed, highlighting the early stages of digital communication.
This moment marks a significant milestone in the history of technology, as it set the foundations for collaborative documentation and communication among innovators. Walter Isaacson's book, "The Innovators," delves into the contributions of various thinkers who helped shape the digital revolution we experience today.
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