Joseph Thomas West III was an influential American technologist known for his significant contributions to computer design. He began his career at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and later worked for RCA before joining Data General in 1974. West was instrumental in projects like the Eclipse MV/8000 and DG-1, the first full-screen laptop. His work was featured in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'The Soul of a New Machine'. Retiring in 1998, he left a legacy in technology with his innovative approaches to computing and design.
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Tom West belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Amherst College
Occupation: engineer
Children: Jessamyn West
Employers: RCA | Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | Data General
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Scorpio 30 | 0 Sagittarius 53 | 25 Aquarius 52 |
| Moon | 10 Aries 19 | 27 Leo 1 | 16 Taurus 18 |
| Mercury | 12 Sagittarius 26 | 21 Sagittarius 49 | 7 Pisces 29 |
| Venus | 19 Sagittarius 25 | 12 Capricorn 59 | 4 Aries 9 |
| Mars | 1 Pisces 56 | 4 Leo 53 | 29 Aries 4 |
| Jupiter | 28 Pisces 49 | 18 Gemini 15 | 8 Aries 49 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 40 | 12 Pisces 40 | 26 Aries 44 |
| Uranus | 19 Taurus 34 | 25 Taurus 1 | 18 Taurus 10 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 9 | 27 Pisces 11 | 24 Virgo 53 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 50 | 0 Aquarius 2 | 1 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 27 Libra 37 | 3 Aries 34 | 23 Libra 7 |
| Ketu | 27 Aries 37 | 3 Libra 34 | 23 Aries 7 |
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