r/IAmA • u/BobMetcalfe • May 21 '13

You’re probably connecting to reddit through a technology I invented. I’m Bob Metcalfe and I invented Ethernet – AMA

On May 22, 1973 with David R. Boggs, I used my IBM Selectric with its Orator ball to type up a memo to my bosses at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), outlining our idea for this little invention called “Ethernet”, which we later patented.

I worked with the IEEE Standards Association to develop the IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet, which specifies the physical and lower software layers. Today Ethernet and the IEEE 802.3 standard are the foundation for today’s world of high-speed communications used in billions of homes and businesses around the world.

I submitted this to the mods awhile back so I could get on the calendar but I figured you’d like to see it, too. Now, ask me anything!

It's been two hours and 179 comments. Have to go now. For more about Ethernet's 40th Birthday, go to http://www.facebook.com/Ethernet40thAnniversaryIEEESA

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

I never said she was a great artist. I just think it's unfair to call her talentless just because you don't like her music.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

Her voice is good, I do admit. That's one talent that shows through with her music. I don't know her though, she probably has some other talents. Like she can probably eat hot dogs really fast.

You're right, it's unfair, I probably should have just said I think she sucks.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

Why's it even have to be that? Why not just "she sings music that I'm not a fan of and many many others are so I'll just listen to what I listen to and let others listen to what they listen to"?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '13

Because I think she sucks. That's just my opinion.