[TriEmbed] Fwd: Don Lancaster has passed away

[Rodney Radford]

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From: 'Roy Bragg' via S100Computers <s100computers at googlegroups.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 5:29 PM
Subject: Don Lancaster has passed away
To: S100Computers <s100computers at googlegroups.com>


Don Lancaster, a highly-revered figure in the microcomputer industry for
the past six decades, peacefully passed away at age 83 on June 7, 2023, in
Mesa, Arizona. Don’s contributions to the world of microcomputers were
exceptional by any measure.

Probably his most notable early achievement was the creation of the “TV
Typewriter,” a revolutionary device that utilized transistor-transistor
logic (TTL) to display text on a TV screen. The TV Typewriter first
appeared in the September 1973 issue of Radio Electronics.  This creation
became the basis and the title for one of his earliest published books. The
prototype of this groundbreaking precursor to the modern computer keyboard
is showcased at the Computer History Museum.  Don also holds a patent for
one of the original Apple parts he developed as well as having had a hand
in the design and manufacture of the Apple I keyboard, he was widely
recognized as a pioneer in the technology field.

His dedication to the computing and electronics industry was evident in his
extensive body of work. Don authored well over 2,200 technical papers and
44 books covering a wide-range of topics related to computers and
electronics, firmly solidifying his reputation as an extremely
knowledgeable and prolific writer. His insightful contributions could also
be found in the pages of leading electronics magazines of the 1960s through
to the 2000s.   His first article appeared in the April 1963 issue of
Electronics World.  He also was the author behind the wildly popular
Hardware Hacker series in Radio-Electronics Magazine from January 1988
until June 1995.

As an instructor at Eastern Arizona College, Don embraced his role as a
teacher and mentor, imparting his extensive expertise in electronic
microprocessing to students. Don’s commitment to knowledge dissemination
extended beyond traditional channels. As the owner and operator of
Synergetics and Synergetic Publishing, Don and his wife produced
educational videos and actively engaged with his audience as a blogger –
sharing his insights and fostering a sense of community. One of his notable
accomplishments was the creation of his website, Guru’s Lair Resources (
www.tinaja.com), which served as a comprehensive repository of
computer-related information. Visitors to the site could also access his
seemingly endless personal research on the fascinating hanging canals of
the Pinaleño Mountains, explore his extensive book collection, and discover
details about numerous Gila Valley Day Hikes – a topic close to his heart.

Don received an Electrical Engineering degree at Lafayette College in
Pennsylvania before earning a Master’s degree in Engineering from Arizona
State University while working at Goodyear Aerospace Corp. Don’s
intellectual curiosity even led him to nearly complete a second Master’s
degree in Archaeology at ASU, highlighting his diverse interests.

Don’s contributions to the Apple community extended beyond his technical
accomplishments. Among his 44 books are the Apple II-centric Assembly
Language Cookbook volumes, as well as AppleWriter-in-Depth, released in
1984 by A.P.P.L.E. These and other contributions over the years to the
community will be forever cherished.

Left to honor Don’s memory are his beloved wife and daughter, cherished
grandchildren, and his sister and brother. Their loss is shared by the
microcomputer industry and the community that esteemed Don for his
extensive expertise, informative writings, unwavering passion, and
dedication to the industry.

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