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= David Cheriton
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David Cheriton is a prominent computer scientist and entrepreneur best known for his work in the field of computer networking and distributed systems. He is a professor at Stanford University, where he has contributed significantly to research in these areas. Cheriton is also noted for his role as a venture capitalist and for co-founding several technology companies. One of his most notable contributions was his involvement in the early development of networking technologies, particularly in the context of the Internet.