Computer engineer Tom West died a few days ago. He occasionally made an appearance at the office, and although I never met West, he had a significant influence on me, through his work at Data General. https://www.gruner.com/professional/TomWest/TomWest_1.htm?page=full In 1999 DG was acquired by EMC, located just a few exits down Route 495 in Massachusetts. What … Continue reading The Soul of ‘The Soul a New Machine’