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[–] xyguy@startrek.website 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Created the Intel 4004, led development of the 8080.

Invented the Zilog z80, got fucked over by financiers, then invented the laptop touchpad, almost got fucked over by Logitech, lived happily ever after.

Also invented the gate aligned Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Legend of computer engineering.