Don Crabb Passed Away Saturday

, according to applelinks.com after struggling with a series of illnesses since early December. Don was the most well known, respected, liked, entertaining and prolific writer about the Mac and Apple Computer. His columns appeared literally everywhere. He was also a Senior Lecturer in computer science at the University of Chicago and Associate Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in Computer Science. However, these are only a part of his incredible professional life. Don, his great wit and knowledge, will be sorely missed. [Update: Here is a fitting obituary written by Roger Ebert, a teacher, colleague and friend.] [Dana Baggett]
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