defense data network network information center

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

Defense Data Network Network Information Center

   (DDN NIC or just "The NIC") The {DDN} {NIC}'s primary
   responsibility is the assignment of {Internet address}es and
   {Autonomous System numbers}, the administration of the root
   domain, and providing information and support services to the
   {DDN}.  It is also a primary repository for {RFCs}.

   See also {Internet Registry}.

   (1994-12-07)