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Future of Ethernet Proposal to be presented at an IEEE 802 Meeting (7:32)
Art Astrin talks about his proposal for the Future of Ethernet at the opening of this IEEE SV Tech History meeting on the History of Wired LAN Competition. [Special thanks to Alan Weissberger for supplying the above description and title]
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From Prune Shed to Silicon Valley Success – The Story of ROLM
[Note, to skip directly to the question and answer portion of the presentation, go to this link, http://www.viodi.tv/category/history-2/ieee-2/rolm/] Part of Silicon Valley’s mystique is the way companies treat their staff. From free to subsidized lunches to on-site daycare to gymnasiums, the Silicon Valley egalitarian and work-play culture is definitely part of the draw that attracts people from…
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What Impact Did the HP Way Have on ROLM?
Kathie Maxfield talks about the influence of HP on ROLM’s culture and management.
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Why Doesn’t ROLM Get Its Due in Silicon Valley Lore?
Kathie Maxfield discusses why ROLM doesn’t get the credit it deserves for helping lay the foundation for Silicon Valley.
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Why Did IBM Sell to Siemens?
Kathie Maxfield provides little known insight into how the forced divestiture of the Mil-spec division hurt IBM’s quest to build upon its purchase of ROLM.
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How Much Did IBM Receive for Selling ROLM?
Kathie Maxfield talks about the speculation as to how much IBM received for selling ROLM to Siemens.
