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EMC Co-Founder Commits Suicide

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the going-out-on-my-terms dept.

The Register is reporting that EMC co-founder Richard Egan has committed suicide. The article has an interesting look back at some of his accomplishments. "Egan had an amazing life, encompassing involvement in the Apollo space program, the US Marines, starting and building the most successful storage company on the planet, and becoming the US ambassador to Ireland. Finally, aged 73 and facing a lingering death, he ended the battle decisively and on his terms. He was never a shrinking violet."

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  1. OK, I'm a sicko, I admit it by $RANDOMLUSER · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm getting a HUGE LOL from the

    Solaris budget concerns?
    You have options!

    Advert on the El Reg page announcing "EMC co-founder kills himself".

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    No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism. - Winston Churchill
  2. Never forget. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    May his memory live on forever in our... network attached storage devices.

    1. Re:Never forget. by MarkRose · · Score: 3, Funny

      And just like that, his life was gone into flash.

      --
      Be relentless!
  3. Re:what does this have to do with science/tech? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    MAKE IT ABOUT POLITICS! MAKE IT ABOUT POLITICS!

    The parasitic life form screamed. It yanked at the pain centers and ticked at the pleasure center.

    WHY DON'T YOU MAKE IT ABOUT POLITICS, DARLING?

    The right brain felt the rumblings decided to make it about politics for the potential reward. The left brain agreed and began to spin together a narrative. It wasn't cohesive but it's enough for an impulse.

    The human considered for a moment. "Oh, wow, a guy killed himself in the UK because he had terminal cancer. What a great segue into a discussion on Obama's healthcare plan and how counseling is good!" he thought.

    The right brain relaxed. The left brain got to work. The parasite smiled and kicked at the bundle of nerves a few times. Good.

  4. Re:"Committed Suicide?" by Seumas · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am I the only one who didn't understand a fucking word of the above poster's meaningless rambling platitudes? You sound like Mother Theresa. "Why help people? Just tell them to suffer in agony because it's beautiful."

    I hope when you're confronted with that situation you can look at your pain-stricken loved one and tell them "toughen up you fucking pussy".

  5. Re:He got on the bus by crazyvas · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Here lies OrangeTide. He died by getting the crabs after giving head"....