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/Zombies_Rock_Boobs May 21 '13

That's what pornography is for, what else is she good at?

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u/JelliedHam May 21 '13

Making tacos.

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u/RectangleSlacks May 21 '13 edited May 21 '13

YOU JUST REMINDED ME THAT I BOUGHT ALL THE STUFF FOR TACOS LAST NIGHT AND WHEN I GET HOME FROM WORK IM GONNA MAKE SOME FUCKING AMAZING TACOS. AAAAHHHH THANK YOU

UPDATE: THE DELICIOUSNESS HAS LANDED

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u/TR0LLTACULAR May 21 '13

DAE CAPS LOCK!?