Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age author discusses his new book. Please see www.admiralgracehopper.com) about the significant influence of inventor, business executive and Rear Admiral Grace Hopper on the evolution of computers, software and today's smart digital devices. Grace Hopper (1906-1992) led the development of the first modern programming languages. She broke through gender and corporate barriers and inspired a new generation of technology developers and entrepreneurs to follow their own paths to bring new important concepts and products to market.
I was just telling my kids about Admiral Grace Hopper at dinner this evening. I first heard and met her at Purdue University in 1972 or '73. I remember her spunk, her bundle of nano-seconds and her humor. And as you (Kurt) said "she spoke of the Future of computers" not just the history of the first comput bug, or the beginning of Cobol. Thanks for reconnecting me with Grace.
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