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Post by GuiltySpark on Jun 23, 2015 14:26:06 GMT
Today June 23rd is / would've been the Birthday of Alan Turing, regarded by many as one of the most influential people in Computer Science. Not only was he one of the 'Bletchley Park' crew, but he transformed the Information / Communication Age as we know it. Alan started this with his early work on ACE (Automated Computer Engine) he then went on to help develop The Manchester Computers.
Alan Turing was a Computer Scientist, Mathematician, Logician, Cryptanalyst, Philosopher and Mathematical Biologist, he was also an extremely keen long distance runner. Persecuted for his Homosexuality which some believe was detrimental to his untimely suicide.
If you get to see the film Codebreaker my advice is to watch it. The film has also been shown a few times on The History Channel where it may be easier to view.
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