John Walker, one of the co-founders of Autodesk, passed away on February 2nd of this year. In 1976, John designed computers using the Texas Instruments TMS9900 chip and established Marinchip Systems, which ultimately evolved into Autodesk. He documented the company’s origins in his book, The Autodesk File. Additionally, he created websites and contributed to various online communities, with his website Fourmilab being last updated on November 9th. This information was obtained from SCANALYZER.
In conclusion (TLDR), John Walker played a significant role in the development of Autodesk and the computer design industry. He was not only a co-founder but also a visionary designer. His contributions to the field will always be remembered.
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