Bob Wallace (computer scientist)

Bob Wallace
Bob Wallace in late 1977 (age 28)
BornMay 29, 1949 (1949-05-29)
Arlington, Virginia
DiedSeptember 20, 2002 (2002-09-21) (aged 53)
San Rafael, California
Known for9th Microsoft employee
Creator of PC-Write
Founder of Quicksoft
SpouseMegan Dana-Wallace

Bob Wallace (May 29, 1949 – September 20, 2002) was an American software developer, programmer and the ninth Microsoft employee. He was the first popular user of the term shareware,[1][2] creator of the word processing program PC-Write, founder of the software company Quicksoft and an "online drug guru" who devoted much time and money into the research of psychedelic drugs.

  1. ^ Mclellan, Dennis (September 27, 2002). "Bob Wallace, 53; Pioneer in Computer Software". Los Angeles Times. p. B–15.
  2. ^ "Take Our Word For It". Words to the Wise, Issue 176. The Institute for Etymological Research and Education. 2002-11-14. Retrieved 2008-09-08.