Microsoft's Charles Simonyi to be 1st Nerd in Space

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Thursday October 26, 2006 @03:51PM from the flying-high dept.

Richard L. James writes "The BBC are reporting that Hungarian-born Charles Simonyi, a 58-year old Microsoft billionaire software engineer is set to become the first 'nerd in space' on board the Soyuz TMA-10 when the spacecraft launches on Thursday 09th March 2007. Charles oversaw the development of Multiplan, Word, and Excel among many other achievements. He has launched a website detailing the 3 goals he wishes to achieve on the trip: advance civilian spaceflight, assist space station research, and involve kids in space sciences. Jó szerencse pölö Charles!"

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How can I reach him? I need help! by bogaboga · 2006-10-26 16:27 · Score: 0, Offtopic

I am a fellow geek who needs help. I know he's going to spend at least 20 million dollars on this project. Meanwhile, I am drowning in debt (mainly student debt), and going no where! I need a few tens of thousands of dollars. I know he can do something for a fellow geek.
For the record, I welcome any help from the slashdot fraternity too.
Re:itsatrap by fforw · 2006-10-26 22:54 · Score: 0, Offtopic

There's no telling what he'll try to do up there
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