The Voice of The Valley
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e r e by: Mallory B
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It’s 1969, the magical year, and in the Palo Alto Research Center, known at the time as Xerox PARC, a curious 14-year-old Michael Malone is sitting before the first terminal that used Ethernet, at that time called the ARPANET. As he played around with the first terminal, Mr. Malone was unimpressed. Little did he know this was a pivotal moment in history and in his life. Michael Malone is an author, professor, and journalist who offers educated insights into the past and trajectory of the Bay Area, particularly focusing on the evolution of Silicon Valley. Mr. Malone’s relationship