The author of PING is reported dead
Since many network operators consider PING as one of their essential tools, I thought this would be of interest to the list. I haven't been able to confirm this, but I haven't been able to reach Mike. Forwarded message:
Subject: The Creator of Ping is dead...
Mike Muuss, the author of the PING program used on networks everywhere, died last night in a traffic accident on US route 95 in Maryland. He was an alumnus of Johns Hopkins (BS1978 or 1979 I think).
Funeral arrangements have not been made yet, but I'll probably be going back to Maryland almost immediately to attend.
On 21 Nov 2000, Sean Donelan wrote:
Since many network operators consider PING as one of their essential tools, I thought this would be of interest to the list.
I would have considered myself extremely lucky to have known Mike personally. There is some wonderful information on Mike's web site in addition to the story of ping. Take a few moments to look around, if you can find the time: http://ftp.arl.mil/~mike/ -jeff -- Jeff Godin Network Specialist Traverse Area District Library / Traverse Community Network jeff@tcnet.org
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