Turing Award winner and former Oxford professor Tony Hoare passed away

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Tony Hoare, Turing Award winner and former Oxford professor, passed away at the age of 92.
Hoare is renowned for contributions like quicksort, ALGOL, and Hoare logic.
Jim Miles shares personal reflections on Hoare's personality and interactions.
Hoare's career transitioned from Classics and Philosophy to computer science, influenced by his interest in statistics and early computers.
He worked as a computer demonstrator, which involved deep knowledge of the machines and coding.
The famous quicksort 'wager' story highlights Hoare's humility and professionalism.
Hoare enjoyed slipping out to watch films during his time at Microsoft, showcasing his lighter side.
He critiqued Hollywood's portrayal of genius, emphasizing the real, prolonged struggle behind intellectual achievements.
Hoare hinted at advanced government technology far beyond public knowledge, leaving room for speculation.
Remembered for his humor, patience, and sharp intellect, Tony Hoare's legacy in computer science and personal interactions is celebrated.

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