Bob Metcalfe wins Turing Award (amturing.acm.org)

Article summary

The article reports on Bob Metcalfe winning the Turing Award, likely for his work on Ethernet. The details of the article are not available, but the comments suggest that Metcalfe's contribution to the development of Ethernet was significant. Ethernet has become a widely used networking standard. The award is seen as well-deserved by many commenters.

Main themes

• Ethernet development
• Turing Award
• Networking standards
• High-speed Ethernet
• Cost and demand
• Technological complexity
• Market trends

What commenters say

• Metcalfe's award is overdue, given his significant contribution to the development of Ethernet.
• The development of Ethernet was a collaborative effort, and Metcalfe's role should not be overstated.
• The cost of 2.5Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet hardware is too high for widespread adoption.
• The demand for faster Ethernet speeds is limited by the lack of applications that can take advantage of them.
• The power consumption and heat generation of high-speed Ethernet hardware are significant concerns.
• Some commenters believe that the price of 2.5Gbps hardware will come down as demand increases, making it more viable for consumers.
• Others argue that the market for faster Ethernet speeds is limited, and prices will remain high due to lack of demand.
• The complexity of high-speed Ethernet technology, including line coding and signal processing, contributes to its high cost.