Gordon French
American computer engineer and programmer (1935–2019)
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Gordon French (March 7, 1935 - October 26, 2019) was an American computer engineer and programmer who played a key role in the Homebrew Computer Club. He died on October 26, 2019, in Roseburg, Oregon.[1]
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BornMarch 7, 1935
DiedOctober 26, 2019 (aged 84)
EducationPortland State University
KnownforHomebrew Computer Club
Gordon French | |
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French at the Living Computer Museum in 2013 | |
| Born | March 7, 1935 |
| Died | October 26, 2019 (aged 84) |
| Education | Portland State University |
| Known for | Homebrew Computer Club |
On March 5, 1975, Gordon French hosted the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club in his garage,[2] in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California. He attended the first three sessions, but when he was offered a post at the Social Security Administration, he moved to Baltimore.[3]
