Vanu Bose, software pioneer and MIT Corporation member, dies at 52

http://news.mit.edu/2017/vanu-bose-software-pioneer-mit-corporation-member-dies-52-1111

by srikar • 9 years ago

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neya2• 9 years ago

This is so sad. Really, really sad. In case you didn't know, he is the son of the legendary Amar Bose, founder of the famous audio company, Bose Corporation.[1]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanu_Bose

kakaorka• 9 years ago

I hope they both rest in peace. Bose Corp. has made significant changes to how we all listen to music, especially wrt noice cancellation.

neya2• 9 years ago

For anyone wanting to know more about Bose's humble beginnings, this documentary, made shortly after the founder passed away is really good.[1]

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6O3F8Po2UA.

gumby• 9 years ago

...and as an undergraduate he lived in the dorm Senior House, which was recently shut down by the MIT Administration because students who lived there allegedly "could not succeed".

patsmith2• 9 years ago

I thought he lived at ATO?

patsmith2• 9 years ago

and actually it was shut down because of a low graduation rate

DonHopkins• 9 years ago

Only life can kill you.

Vanu Bose, software pioneer and MIT Corporation member, dies at 52

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