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Bob Kahn

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Bob Kahn is an American engineer who, with Vint Cerf, designed TCP/IP, the core protocol suite adopted by ARPANET in 1983.

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Who did Bob Kahn work with to invent TCP/IP?

Bob Kahn co-designed the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) with Vint Cerf in the 1970s. Their collaboration established the fundamental communication framework of the modern internet.

When did the ARPANET adopt the protocols Kahn helped design?

The ARPANET officially switched to using TCP/IP on January 1, 1983, an event often referred to as "Flag Day." This transition marked the beginning of the modern interconnected internet.

What company did Bob Kahn found after his work on the internet?

In 1986, Bob Kahn founded the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI), a non-profit organization. CNRI focuses on the research and development of national networking infrastructure.

Did Bob Kahn win a Turing Award?

Yes, he and Vint Cerf received the ACM Turing Award in 2004 for their pioneering work on internet protocols. They also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005.

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