The Ethernet spec was first drafted on this day in 1980
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This ‘DIX’ standard was established at a time still nearly three years before the modern internet existed. Nevertheless, Ethernet would become the default technology for connecting computers to each other in local networks – and all around the world.
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- ▪This ‘DIX’ standard was established at a time still nearly three years before the modern internet existed.
- ▪Nevertheless, Ethernet would become the default technology for connecting computers to each other in local networks – and all around the world.
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Networking The Ethernet spec was first drafted on this day in 1980 — DEC, Intel, and Xerox defined the standard several years before the internet existed News By Mark Tyson Published 30 September 2026 Ethernet ports are still desirable on desktop PCs, hanging on alongside the likes of the 3.5mm audio jack and IEC mains connector. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On this day in 1980, version 1.0 of the Ethernet specification was published by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Intel, and Xerox.
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