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Raymond Tomlinson: The Inventor of Modern-Day Email Passes Away

Geoffrey Nwachukwu by Geoffrey Nwachukwu
March 8, 2016
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Raymond Tomlinson, acclaimed as the pioneer of the contemporary email, departed this life on a Saturday. His ground-breaking innovation in 1971 marked a breathtaking evolution in the realm of electronic communication, thus he is often characterized as the father of modern day email.

Before Tomlinson’s stellar innovation, electronic messaging was circumscribed within the bounds of restricted networks; sharing digital letters was a privilege reserved for a select group of computer users. However, Tomlinson’s truly inventive mind fashioned the framework for person-to-person communication across expanded networks, revolutionizing the way we transmit information today. Universally recognized and remembered for the symbol “@” in email addresses, Tomlinson has left a lasting mark on the digital landscape.

Raytheon Co., his former place of employment, confirmed his passing, expressing their grievance through a heartfelt statement, “It is with deep sadness we acknowledge the passing of our colleague and friend, Ray Tomlinson. An unquestionable luminary in technology, we remember Ray as the visionary who granted us the gift of email in the early days of networked computers,” the statement read. Raytheon, further praising Tomlinson, commented, “His work forever changed the way the world communicates. To all his accomplishments, Ray held himself with humility, kindness, and a generous willingness to share his time and talents. He will be missed by all.”

Born in Amsterdam, New York in 1941, Tomlinson’s life and works have left a momentous legacy in information technology, permanently revolutionizing human interaction and propelling us a step further into the Information Age.

Raymond’s ever-present “@” continues to serve as a ubiquitous reminder of his invaluable contribution towards transforming communication to what it is today.

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