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Project Gutenberg founder, Michael S. Hart, the first producer of free eBooks, died Sept. 6, 2011.
Mr. Hart is known for his 1971 invention of electronic books. Project Gutenberg is recognized as one of the "earliest and longest-lasting online literary projects", according Dr. Gregory B. Newby.
Dr. Newby also spoke of Mr. Hart's project that began on July 4, 1971. After being inspired by a free printed copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, he typed the text into a computer and transmitted it to other users on the computer network.
Dr. Newby continues...
"From this beginning, the digitization and distribution of literature was to be Hart's life's work, spanning over 40 years."
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Michael Hart's Online Writings
One of Michael Hart's quotes;
“If what you did yesterday still seems great today,
Then your goals for tomorrow are not big enough.”
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