John Miller-Kirkpatrick created arguably the first British home computer, but his death in 1978 at the ridiculously young age of 31 means he has largely been forgotten and the limelight focused instead on the likes of Clive Sinclair and the Acorn team. Here is an essay about John's life, his important place in the history of British home computing, and why he should be remembered: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/11/29/unsung_heroes_john_miller_kirkpatric... Tony Smith Features Editor The Register http://www.theregister.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)203 189 4611 Mobile: +44 (0)7793 440 395 Mail: The Register, First Floor, The Lightwell, 12-16 Laystall Street , London, EC1R 4PF, UK ABCe independent audit Nov 2012 for The Register: 43.66m page impressions, 7.33m unique readers.