For a somewhat different (more technical) perspective, look up Robert Heil, who died recently.[0] I found this story [1] fascinating, and really enjoyed this

For a somewhat different (more technical) perspective, look up Robert Heil, who died recently.[0] I found this story [1] fascinating, and really enjoyed this interview [2] where he talks about working with Joe Walsh, a fellow amateur radio operator, and many others. He had a very midwestern modesty. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39573756 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39573756 [1] https://web.archive.org/web/20111005221916/http://www.performing-musician.com/pm/dec08/articles/bobheil.htm?print=yes#top https://web.archive.org/web/20111005221916/http://www.perfor... [2] http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/bob_heil.htm http://www.famousinterview.ca/interviews/bob_heil.htm