= Computer-related introductions in 1972
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The year 1972 was significant in the history of computing for several reasons, marking critical developments, publications, and events that shaped the evolution of computer science and technology. Here are some notable highlights from that period: 1. **HIPPI and Ethernet**: The development of network technologies was crucial in 1972. Ethernet, a pioneering networking technology that facilitates network communication in a local area network (LAN), was being developed by Robert Metcalfe at Xerox PARC.
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