The Legend of the NE2000: Why This 1980s Network Card Conquered the World
The Legend of the Novell NE2000 [video]
In this video, The Serial Port explores the story of the Novell NE2000, one of the most iconic network interface cards in computing history. The video covers early Ethernet controllers, National Semiconductor's role, Novell's rise, and the NE2000's design and compatibility that made it ubiquitous. It also discusses the card's lasting legacy and why it became a legend in networking.
The NE2000 was perhaps the most recognizable and well-known NIC in the world... but why?
- kev009
I wish they had tracked down someone from Nat Semi for this. I imagine they would have been somewhat dismayed by some of this.
One of the issues of the perceived low quality is the massive variance in NE2000 silicon. Basically everyone cloned/emulated the chip, but they have subtle variation, features, bugs. So a generic driver like Linux has to deal with a lot of damage.
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- valcarvalho
I love your video. It bring me so good memories.