The Committee was dissolved on May 1, 1997. A symbol that looks like Egyptian hieroglyphics, often used in place of actual words.
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The IEEE is best know for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local-area networks are widely followed. Short for Internet Engineering Task Force , the main standards organization for the Internet. The IETF is a large open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. It is open to any interested individual.