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Unsung Heroes
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Issue 2
Unsung Heroes of Computing
Today we list the first 3 of 5 Visionaries who changed the face of technology. The "10 Visionaries of the 90’s" being reported above stand out not just because they’re captains of the technology industry, but because they stand on the shoulders of giants going back to the beginning of computing (and earlier) who still influence modern computing. Today and Friday we celebrate these oft unheard-of noble laureates. They inspired the captains of industry, either by working with them directly or by changing the course of technology’s development and enabling them to achieve what we enjoy today and what now largely shapes our software engineering industry.
- 5 J.C.R. Licklider (1915-1990): Patron saint of the Internet and modern CS.
- 4 Alan Turing (1912-1954): Patron saint of AI.
- 3 August Ada (Byron) King (1815-1852), Countess of Lovelace: Patron saint of programming (worked with Charles Babbage on the Difference & Analytical Engines), technical writing, and public relations.
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