Bob Kahn
Computer Scientist, co-developed TCP
Born
December 23rd, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A computer scientist and engineer contributed to the development of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which enabled the internet's decentralized structure and communication protocols. Collaborated with Vint Cerf to design the protocol during the early 1970s, leading to the establishment of networking standards that transformed data communication. Kahn's work significantly influenced the growth of the internet and Ethernet technology as well, facilitating the interconnectedness seen today.
Co-developed the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
Co-created the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
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