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AmigaDOS pioneer and UK Online founder Tim King dies aged 70

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Tim King, a significant figure in parallel computing and the founder of the early British ISP UK Online, has passed away at the age of 70. King was also recognized for his contributions to AmigaDOS, a pioneering operating system. AI

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AmigaDOS pioneer and UK Online founder Tim King dies aged 70

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Tim King, AmigaDOS royalty, dies aged 70

    Parallel computing pioneer went on to found early British ISP UK Online

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