Lynn Conway, leading computer scientist and transgender pioneer, dies at 86
www.latimes.com
Lynn Conway, who died Sunday at 86, was a leader in the development of personal computers and microprocessor technology, and a symbol for generations of transgender individuals.

I have mixed feelings on the pronoun use, but having read some of her autobiographical writing I don’t think she would have taken much issue with it. This piece is more focused on her work in computer engineering, so I felt it was appropriate to post here.

  • Phoenixz@lemmy.caEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Why make a big deal about it? Have you ever considered that if the writer respects Conwyay, then the writer is doing what she wanted?