R.I.P John Tukey

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Author: RobertN.Eatonmoth28@infinet-is.com
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Subject: R.I.P John Tukey
On Wednesday, July 26, John Tukey passed away. He was 85. Why should
we care?
He coined the terms "software" and "bit".

His obit in the New York Times ran to about three printed pages which I
could post, if there is any interest.

Bob Eaton





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