In addition to C, the pioneering computer scientist made significant contributions to Unix and received many awards honoring his work. Steven Musil is a senior news editor at CNET News. He's been ...

Legendary computer scientist and creator of the C programming language Dennis Ritchie has died at the age of 70, leaving behind a legacy that touches virtually every aspect of modern life. Ken ...

(AP) -- Dennis Ritchie, a pioneer in computer programming, has died at age 70, according to his longtime employer. Ritchie created the popular C programming language and helped create the Unix ...

Warwick Ashford is chief reporter at Computer Weekly. He joined the CW team in June 2007 and is focused on IT security, business continuity, IT law and issues relating to regulation, compliance and ...

Dennis M. Ritchie ’63, a Harvard graduate who had a profound impact on modern technology, died last week at 70. Ritchie was the principal designer of the C programming language and co-inventor of the ...