Radia Perlman, a computer scientist and network engineer, played a pivotal role in developing the algorithms behind the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which is fundamental to the operation of network bridges. Perlman’s work has been crucial in making today's Internet possible. A documentary about her life could explore the technical challenges she overcame and her perspective on the evolution of the Internet.
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