Mark Weiser

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Mark Weiser - July 23, 1952 – April 27, 1999

Biography

"Mark was best known for his contributions to the field of mobile computing. He was often referred to as the father of "ubiquitous computing". He coined that term in 1988 to describe a future in which PCs will be replaced with invisible computers embedded in everyday objects. He believed that this will lead to an era of "calm technology," in which technology, rather than panicking us, will help us focus on what is really important to us".[1]

Quotes

  • The purpose of a computer is to help you do something else.
  • The best computer is a quiet, invisible servant.
  • The more you can do by intuition the smarter you are; the computer should extend your unconscious.
  • Technology should create calm.

Articles

Further Reading

Related Articles

Website

References

  1. http://www-sul.stanford.edu/weiser/Bio.html Bio by Roy Want, Xerox PARC