Clive Sinclair: Technology Pioneer Dies Aged 79

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Clive Sinclair, the technology pioneer known for revolutionizing personal computing with the ZX Spectrum, has passed away at the age of 79. His innovations made affordable computing accessible to millions globally. Despite his contributions, Sinclair revealed in a 2013 BBC interview that he personally did not use computers, citing a desire to avoid distractions. His legacy remains significant in the history of technology.

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PeroK said:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58587521

His ZX Spectrum computers brought affordable personal computing to the masses - selling in their millions across the world.

However, in a BBC interview in 2013, Sir Clive revealed he did not, at that time, use computers himself.

"I don't like distraction," he explained.

"If I had a computer, I'd start thinking I could change this and that, and I don't want to. My wife very kindly looks after that for me."

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