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title = "History of Kermit"
author = ["John Goerzen"]
slug = "history"
tags = ["public"]
draft = false
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# History of Kermit

The history of Kermit is a topic that has literally filled books, articles, and reports.  This page is intended to give you an overview and a pointer to places where you can learn more.

I will eventually add a more cohesive narrative to this page.  For now, consult the [FAQ](faq) for more on the relationship between Columbia University, the Kermit Project, and Open Kermit.

## Additional References

- [Wikipedia page on Kermit (protocol)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_(protocol))
- [Kermit project timeline](https://kermitproject.org/whatsnew.html)
- [Kermit project oral history panel](https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102746411)
- [MS-DOS Kermit oral history](https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102746462)
- [Kermit supports NASA on the International Space Station](https://kermitproject.org/nasa.html)