<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">'Roy Bragg' via S100Computers</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:s100computers@googlegroups.com">s100computers@googlegroups.com</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 5:29 PM<br>Subject: Don Lancaster has passed away<br>To: S100Computers <<a href="mailto:s100computers@googlegroups.com">s100computers@googlegroups.com</a>><br></div><br><br>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
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<p>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 (<a href="http://www.tinaja.com" target="_blank">www.tinaja.com</a>), 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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