[cctalk] Re: Ward Christensen (BBS, XMODEM) has died

1945 - 2024 Found dead 10/11/24 in a "wellness check". Little or no other information yet. Ward Christensen created the first "BBS". Then, when he needed to transfer files, he created XMODEM. The XMODEM protocols became the de facto standard for transferring files. Later, there was some competition from Kermit, but, other than being "FROM A UNIVERSITY!", it wasn't nearly as good. Not only are all of the greats dying off, but soon there won't be anybody around who even knew about them. -- Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin(a)xenosoft.com