Name: Larry Roberts

Born: 1937 in Connecticut, USA

Death: December 26, 2018 (Age: 81)

  • Computer programmer who help create the ARPANET (predecessor to the modern Internet) using packet switching techniques.
  • Founded Telenet, the first ISP in 1974.
  • Founder and chairman of Anagran, Inc.

Honors and awards

  • Inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame by the Internet Society (2012).
  • Principe de Asturias Award (2002).
  • Draper Prize (2001).
  • Computer Design Hall of Fame Award (1982).
  • IEEE Harry M. Goode Memorial Award (1976).

Websites

  • Larry Roberts obituary (New York Times).