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John Markoff
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Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74
A designer for Apple, he created software that made it possible to display shapes, images and text on the screen and present a simulated “desktop.”
A Tech Industry Pioneer Sees a Way for the U.S. to Lead in Advanced Chips
Ivan Sutherland played a key role in foundational computer technologies. Now he sees a path for America to claim the mantle in “superconducting” chips.
Stewart Brand, Who Coined the Term ‘Personal Computer,’ Says He’s Still an Optimist
Stewart Brand coined the term “personal computer” and was one of the first to envision what digital technology would become. He knows it got messy….
Why This Silicon Valley Prophet Says He’s Still an Optimist
Stewart Brand coined the term “personal computer” and was one of the first to envision what digital technology would become. He knows it got messy….