Ray Tomlinson, creator of email, has died

[Ar-Pharazon]

Ray Tomlinson, age 74, has died. Ray is credited as the creator of email and the use of "@" in that process.

It was invented in 1971. Wow, another "thing" invented way before it became popular. So hard to imagine it being that old.

Story

 

[Random_Spock]

RIP sir . Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[hux]

He's @ a better place now.

 

[publiusr]

Nicely done--that symbol is so much nicer than the hashtag pounf tic-tac-toe deal.