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by theprop 3276 days ago
Wow, amazing persistence. 20 years between first proof of concept to release of a xerox machine as we know today. 10 years later he's dead.
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Because of the work he put into supporting his family, Carlson had to take a postgraduate year at his alma mater San Bernardino High School to fill in missed courses.

What a fascinating read.