Bridge Communications
| Industry | Computer Networks |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Fate | Acquired |
| Successor | 3Com |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Network hardware |
Bridge Communications, Inc. was founded by Judy Estrin and Bill Carrico in 1981 and was based in Mountain View, California. Bridge Communications made computer network bridges, routers, and communications servers.[1] They specialized in inter-connecting different kinds of networks.[2][3]
According to Judy Estrin, Bridge Communications shipped the first commercial router.[2]
Bridge Communications was acquired by 3Com on September 30, 1987.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Steve Silberman (2001-11-01). "Meet the Bellbusters". Wired.
- ^ a b "NerdTV #13: Judy Estrin". PBS. 2006-04-10. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
- ^ Wright, Maury (1988-03-03). "Networking software. (Includes related articles on OSI standards and Macintosh networks.)". EDN. Canon Communications L.L.C. Archived from the original on 2014-06-11.
- ^ "Bridge Communications, Inc". Business Week. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012.
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