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Tom Lyon
On The Metal
History of Networking Technology: IBM Token Ring
This chapter discusses the history of networking technology, specifically focusing on the IBM token ring. They talk about the introduction of the 16-megabit token ring adapters for the PCAT bus in 1989 and share stories of hardware hacks and trade show experiences. They also explain the orderliness and reliability of token ring networks, discuss different types of token rings, and highlight reasons for their eventual decline.
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