Email Inventor Ray Tomlinson Dies At 74

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by MaxTurner, Mar 6, 2016.

  1. MaxTurner

    MaxTurner Banned

    RIP Mr Tomlinson who also invented the '@' symbol in email addresses.
    He sent what is now regarded as the first email while working in Boston as an engineer for research company Bolt, Beranek and Newman.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35741116
     
    MaxTurner, Mar 6, 2016
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  2. Imandy Mann

    Imandy Mann MajorGeekolicious

    guess you can say he left his mark on this world.
     
    Imandy Mann, Mar 6, 2016
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  3. Mimsy

    Mimsy Superior Imperial Queen of the MG Games Forum

    On one hand, thank you so much for inventing email.

    On the other... all this spam is YOUR FAULT!!!!

    :p
     
    Mimsy, Mar 6, 2016
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  4. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    You should email him... :D
     
    Eldon, Mar 6, 2016
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  5. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Now that's something I never knew...like to learn something new everyday.

    Thanks Eldon!
     
    legalsuit, Mar 11, 2016
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    He left a great mark on the world that will last a lifetime in @
     
    DavidGP, Mar 12, 2016
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