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The Origins of Ethernet and Metcalfe’s Law
22:12 - 36:11 (13:59)
Bob Metcalfe, co-inventor of ethernet, discusses the origins of Ethernet and Metcalfe's Law. He explains how a network becomes more valuable as more devices are added to it, and the role of ethernet in computer communication compatibility.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how he built the first packet switch to connect computers and send packets with an address to a destination.
22:12 - 25:39 (03:27)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about how he built the first packet switch to connect computers and send packets with an address to a destination. He discusses his experience working at MIT, Harvard, and Xerox, and how these institutions were connected to the internet.
ChapterThe Origins of Ethernet and Metcalfe’s Law
Episode#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Bob Metcalfe explains how he convinced people to expand their networks and the correlation between network size and usefulness using a mathematical formula.
25:39 - 31:55 (06:15)
Summary
Bob Metcalfe explains how he convinced people to expand their networks and the correlation between network size and usefulness using a mathematical formula.
ChapterThe Origins of Ethernet and Metcalfe’s Law
Episode#297: Bob Metcalfe — The Man (and Lessons) Behind Ethernet, Metcalfe’s Law, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses how a company founded to fix TVs failed due to human limitations in the members' work ethics.
31:55 - 36:11 (04:16)
Summary
The podcast discusses how a company founded to fix TVs failed due to human limitations in the members' work ethics. The conversation also delves into the challenges of starting a tech company and the importance of compatibility, as well as engineers' aversion to sales and marketing.