Tell HN: Charles Irby has passed away

33•steven123•6mo ago

Charles was my uncle, and he worked at Xerox PARC back in the heyday. He worked on the original Star OS and so much more.

He was a big inspiration and hero to me, being a software engineer myself.

Just thought I would share.

Comments

linotype•6mo ago

Growing up hearing about the legendary work at Xerox PARC was inspiring to me, especially in the Midwest where there wasn’t a lot of tech. RIP.

srhtftw•6mo ago

I do not know you, nor did I know your uncle. Nevertheless he was an influence on you and I'm sorry for your loss. May you walk in his light.

https://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/index.php%3Fdate=2012...

toomuchtodo•6mo ago

Very sorry for your loss. I see he has a Wikipedia page.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Irby

djmips•6mo ago

https://thedemoat50.org/symposium/speakers/charles-irby/

https://youtu.be/xJzYRgmnJrE?t=538

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