The person who revolutionized the publishing industry by first inventing the ebook concept and then supported the the use of free ebooks with Project Gutenberg dies at the age of 64.His is survived by his mother, Alice, and brother, Bennett.

Michael Stern Hart was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 8, 1947. Michael first inspired after seeing the free printed copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which he typed into a computer, and transmitted to other users on the computer network.

Dr. Gregory B. Newby's remembrance of Michael S. Hart can be read here.

---

Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites