Often referred to as the "Mother of the Internet," Radia Perlman's invention of the spanning-tree protocol (STP) was critical in the development of today's internet. STP was essential in allowing efficient and reliable network topology, which is foundational for the functioning of Ethernet. Perlman's work on network protocols has significantly shaped the way data is transmitted across global networks.
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