The Man who made microchips dies

[Kev]

Taken from 1up.com on Thursday, June 23rd:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3141614[/url]]Microchip designer Jack Kilby died yesterday of cancer, reports the Associated Press. Most people wouldn't know it, but it's thanks to Kilby video games are a part of everyday life. Kilby invented the integrated circuit that now powers most modern electronic devices, video games included.


Kilby worked as an employee at Texas Instruments for a number of years, where he also co-invented the handheld calculator.

"In my opinion, there are only a handful of people whose works have truly transformed the world and the way we live in it - Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers and Jack Kilby," said Texas Instruments chairman Tom Engibous.
The inventor was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 2000. Survived by by two daughters, five granddaughters, and a son-in-law, Kilby was also inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1982.

This man came up with the idea of integrated circuits? Talk about being inspired... Lets have a moment of silence for the original computer-genius man.

[Giltch]

Rest in peace, homie.

[D_N_G]

This guy was a true freakin genius, RIP

[Rico]

This guy changed the world we live in. RIP.

[Thief Silver]

I heard on Howard stern that the guy was not only a genius, but he was a nice guy who was always out among people.

[Kev]

I heard on Howard stern that the guy was not only a genius, but he was a nice guy who was always out among people.

Damn, that's awesome. I sure hope Texas Intruments gave that guy a thank you that his great-great-grandchildren will be able to provide their grandkids with... He damn sure earned it.

[NightWolve]

Hm. I don't think I've ever heard of him. But props for the IC. My life revolves around it.

[Tracer]

I passed by Texas Instruments today. RIP dude. Thats a huge contribution to mankind.

[arjue]

You kinda forget people invented shit like this.

RIP