[DUG] [offtopic] Unix creator Dennis Ritchie dies

[Robo]

Nice to see it being recognise on Stuff as well

http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/5784409/Computing-pioneer-Dennis-Ritchie-dies

On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Gary T. Benner <gary at benner.co.nz> wrote:

> **
> Hi all,
>
> Had to get this from the BBC ... local news is not hot on this stuff.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15287391
>
> "Pioneering computer scientist Dennis Ritchie has died after a long
> illness.
>
> Mr Ritchie was one of the creators of the hugely influential Unix operating
> system and the equally pioneering C programming language.
>
> A vast number of modern technologies depend on the work he and fellow
> programmers did on Unix and C in the early days of the computer revolution.
>
> Those paying respects said he was a "titan" of the industry whose influence
> was largely unknown."
>
> In terms of ubiqity ths guy excels Mr Jobs & Mr Gates combined.
>
> Have a great day.
>
> Gary
>
>
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