Why Bob Metcalfe Turned Down a Job at Apple in 1979

These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Bob Metcalfe, Ethernet inventor, 3Com founder, UTAustin Prof, MIT Visiting Innovation Fellow, on Quora. Q: What was your first impression of Apple Computer? A: In June 1979 I got a call late one night at my other apartment, on Beaver Place in Boston. Guy named Steve, company named Apple. Steve invited me to Cupertino to be recruited as ne...