Ian Murdock
American computer scientist, open source developer, entrepreneur (1973-2015).
The record
Ian Murdock was an American computer scientist, open source developer, entrepreneur. Born on 28 April 1973 in Constance, Murdock died on 28 December 2015 in San Francisco at the age of 42.
Positions held include Debian project leader (1993–1996) and Debian developer (1993–2015). Notable works include Debian Manifesto. Murdock studied at Purdue University and William Henry Harrison High School.
With a Wikipedia article in 43 languages, Ian Murdock is No. 14,477 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 April 1973, Constance
- Died
- 28 December 2015, San Francisco (aged 42)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Computer scientist, engineer, programmer
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Purdue University, William Henry Harrison High School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 43
Did you know
Was 20 when first debian project leader (1993).
Lived to 42.
Shares a birthday with Saddam Hussein and James Monroe.
One of 7 people in the Index born in Constance, with Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
Has a Wikipedia article in 43 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1993–1996Debian project leader
- 1993–2015Debian developer
Connections
- SpouseDebra Lynn
Notable works
Notable works
- Debian Manifesto
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