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Alex R ([personal profile] alexr_rwx) wrote2004-06-07 04:54 pm

Dr. Turing, we salute you!

Fifty years ago today, Alan Mathison Turing ended his own life. But not before saving the world and doing his thing as a founding father of computer science, amateur philosopher and biologist, champion distance runner, and all-around hoopy frood. He did not see his 42nd birthday.

excellent article: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/06/07/manchester_honours_turing/