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General (non-Linux) => Politics & Society => Topic started by: ssfc72 on June 23, 2021, 07:53:44 PM

Title: Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in prison
Post by: ssfc72 on June 23, 2021, 07:53:44 PM
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/international-business/article-antivirus-creator-john-mcafee-found-dead-in-prison-after-spanish-court/

That is sad news.
Title: Re: Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in prison
Post by: Jason on June 23, 2021, 08:53:20 PM
I'm not sure if I'd use the word sad given his disturbing history (https://www.theregister.com/2018/11/15/john_mcafee_liable_death_neighbour_belize/) but Wikipedia notes that his antivirus program was the first commercial antivirus ever. He certainly started what is probably one of the biggest software sectors and the program still bears his name.
Title: Re: Antivirus creator John McAfee found dead in prison
Post by: ssfc72 on June 24, 2021, 07:30:56 AM
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57589822

A good BBC article about McAfee.