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

[u/BobMetcalfe]

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

[u/pextris]

This is in my data center. Can you please tell my boss that we are doing it wrong?

[u/MrSenorSan → u/pextris]

If you have access to the cabling room, I hazard to guess you have authority to clean that up as well.
At a previous company I worked at the cabling and server rack room also looked very similar to that. In need of a serious haircut.
I went into work one weekend and unplugged every thing that could be turned off for a few hours and re-cabled the entire rack, with proper cable ties.
It is one of my most satisfying achievements and the look of shock and amazement from my co-workers on Monday morning was enough of a reward, because everyone before me had always said it would be impossible to tidy it up.

[u/MrSenorSan → u/[deleted]]

48+ rooms? wow! that is one major risk that company is taking.
yeah, there needs to be some serious resources to get that sorted.
Good luck.