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Today marks five years since the death of TempleOS developer Terry A. Davis. Rest in peace.

Despite some impractical quirks and limitations, this strange machine, something of a cross between DOS and Oberon, remains in our hearts and computers. Who am I to criticize God for his OS design?

Let's pay our respects to a man who achieved inspiring things despite his severe illness and remember how his life was cut short in no small part by internet bullies and a capitalist system that failed him.

I hope this doesn't need to be said but I don't want to see anyone emulating Terry's bigotry and slur usage nor making fun of his schizophrenia in these comments. Thanks in advance.

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[–] kilcal@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, it's surreal finding this post having just recently learned about TemplOS from an awesome YouTube video by Fredrik Knudsen - Down the rabbit hole series.

[–] bitofhope@awful.systems 7 points 1 year ago

It's a good documentary, though slightly sensationalized at times and pretty light on detail of TempleOS itself. An accessible introduction for those previously unfamiliar with Davis and TempleOS.