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Bob Cringely (Mark Stevens)
Tech journalist and documentarian Bob Cringely (real name Mark Stevens), known for PBS's "Triumph of the Nerds" and early Apple employment, has reportedly died.
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Bob Cringely, whose real name was Mark Stevens, has reportedly died, passing away in his sleep early Saturday according to a family friend (Hacker News, October 4). Cringely was an early Apple employee and was best known for his PBS documentaries, especially "Triumph of the Nerds," which chronicled the early history of the personal computer industry (Hacker News, October 4). He remained a notable commentator on technology industry history and culture.
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