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Apr 9, 2023 · Fundamentals

How Bob Metcalfe’s Ethernet Revolutionized Modern Networking

Bob Metcalfe, the 76‑year‑old Ethernet inventor and 3Com founder, recently received the Turing Award; the article chronicles his pioneering work on Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, his academic background, entrepreneurial ventures, and lasting impact on computer networking and the modern internet.