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Tom Lyon

On The Metal

CHAPTER

ATM Networking and IP Switching

This chapter discusses the limitations and drawbacks of ATM networking, including incompatibility with other technologies and association with telcos. The speakers introduce the concept of IP switching, which involves operating ATM switches with IP routing for high-speed switching of IP packets. They also mention their satisfaction in outperforming Cisco's routers based on slower MIPS chips and the departure of key team members who founded successful companies.

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