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Where Are The Founders Of The Dial-Up Revolution?

Posted by simoniker on from the hayes-today-gone-tomorrow dept.

RIMBoy writes "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently tracked down the founders behind the dial-up modem revolution. The founders of Hayes Micromodem set the standard with their AT Command set. While Dennis Hayes finds himself inducted into the Computer Industry Hall of Fame, at the same time he is broke (with a stop as a bar owner) and trying to find the next big thing. Dale Heatherington cashed out early and has dedicated himself to several projects, including ham radio."

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  1. Funny how these people go in pairs... by JohnGrahamCumming · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Just look at:

    1. Hayes: Dennis Hayes stays with company, guy who did the technical work, Dale Heatherington, leaves
    2. Microsoft: Bill Gates stays with company, guy who did the techincal work, Paul Allen, leaves
    3. Apple: Steve Jobs stays with the company, guy who did the techincal work, Steve Wozniak, leaves

    So seems like techies have all the fun: start a company, keep a low profile, get rich, and then quit. That way the techie gets to spend the rest of their lives with enough money to just hack!

    Sweet.

    The story was meant to be a sad reflection on Hayes-the-man, ended up making me feel good about being a geek.

    John.