Jack Kilby dead @ 81

Capri306 · 06-21-2005, 05:08 PM

This is a sad day for us geeks.

Without Jack Kilby, it's doubtful that any of us would be here at MustangWorks.com at all, let alone there wouldn't be an internet, a computer, a handheld calculator, a cellphone...

Basically, anything with an integrated circuit owes its existance to him. How does this relate to Mustangs, you ask? Look what the EEC-IV, EEC-V, and Bosch computer systems have done for our hobby.

Godspeed, Mr. Kilby. You will be missed.

Mr 5 0 · 06-23-2005, 01:58 PM

I'm only vaguely aware of (the late) Jack Kilby and his contributions to modern-day electronic technology - especially computer tech. However, to paraphrase the late Arthur Miller and a line from his play 'Death of a Salesman': attention must be paid to pioneers like Kilby when they finally pass from the scene, and you have admirably done so. Thank you.

06-21-2005, 05:08 PM	#1
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Jack Kilby dead @ 81 This is a sad day for us geeks. Without Jack Kilby, it's doubtful that any of us would be here at MustangWorks.com at all, let alone there wouldn't be an internet, a computer, a handheld calculator, a cellphone... Basically, anything with an integrated circuit owes its existance to him. How does this relate to Mustangs, you ask? Look what the EEC-IV, EEC-V, and Bosch computer systems have done for our hobby. Godspeed, Mr. Kilby. You will be missed. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

06-23-2005, 01:58 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: Jack Kilby dead @ 81 I'm only vaguely aware of (the late) Jack Kilby and his contributions to modern-day electronic technology - especially computer tech. However, to paraphrase the late Arthur Miller and a line from his play 'Death of a Salesman': attention must be paid to pioneers like Kilby when they finally pass from the scene, and you have admirably done so. Thank you. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

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