Company:Bridge Communications
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| Industry | Computer Networks |
|---|---|
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | 3Com |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California , |
| Products | Network hardware |
Bridge Communications, Inc. was founded by Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico in 1981 and was based in Mountain View, California. Bridge Communications made computer network bridges, routers, and communications servers.[1] They specialized in inter-connecting different kinds of networks.[2][3]
According to Judy Estrin, Bridge Communications shipped the first commercial router.[2]
Bridge Communications was acquired by 3Com on September 30, 1987.[4]
References
- ↑ Steve Silberman (2001-11-01). "Meet the Bellbusters". Wired. https://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.11/billnjudy.html?pg=1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NerdTV #13: Judy Estrin". PBS. 2006-04-10. https://www.pbs.org/cringely/nerdtv/transcripts/013.html. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
- ↑ Wright, Maury (1988-03-03). "Networking software. (Includes related articles on OSI standards and Macintosh networks.)". EDN. Canon Communications L.L.C.. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-6520629.html.
- ↑ "Bridge Communications, Inc.". Business Week. http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=25769.
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