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Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Hypercard Inventor, Dies at 74

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Source: WIRED
Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Hypercard Inventor, Dies at 74
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Bill Atkinson, a key figure in the development of the Macintosh and inventor of HyperCard, passed away at 74. His innovations, including QuickDraw and HyperCard, significantly influenced personal computing and the early web, and he remained passionate about technology and art throughout his life.

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  1. Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74  WIRED
  2. Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74  The New York Times
  3. Bill Atkinson, pioneering early Apple engineer, dies at 74  AppleInsider

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