The Ethernet spec was first drafted on this day in 1980

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On this day in 1980, version 1. 0 of the Ethernet specification was published by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Intel, and Xerox. This ‘DIX’ standard was established at a time still nearly three years before the modern internet existed. However, we must point out that Ethernet had existed in experimental form at Xerox PARC in the 1970s. Before Ethernet, computer manufacturers were wary of building LAN connectivity into their computers.

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