Ethernet has changed the way we connect computers and its simplicity is what has made it so popular. The idea was influenced by Bob Metcalfe's PhD Thesis and documented in his landmark May 22, 1973 memo.
Bob Metcalfe -- 1973
Bob Metcalfe and Ron Rider -- 1974
David Boggs and an Alto Ethernet card
David Boggs
This blog celebrates the creation of Ethernet and its history by bringing together in one place an interactive time line of the major events and the names of people whose contributions were invaluable. Interesting videos, photos, and links to seminal papers are provided in posts so that they may elicit participation by the pioneers via comments. If you would like to write a post, please contact me and I can arrange to do it for you or invite you as an author.
