http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/6940595.html

Haven't seen anybody mention this - Ed Roberts, the guy that invented
the Altair, the 1st real personal computer, died.

He's an important part of history, in many ways.

Bonus points - does anyone know where the name "Altair" came from?

Scott
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