[Old News] Dr. John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe, dies

Dr. John Warnock, known as the co-founder of Adobe , who develops creative tools such as Photoshop and illustrator , has passed away. I was 82 years old.

Adobe Co-Founder Dr. John Warnock Passes at 82
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Adobe co-founder Dr. John Warnock has died — he was 82 — The Verge
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On August 20, 2023, local time, Adobe announced the death of its co-founder John Warnock. Dr. Warnock met Dr. Charles Geschke at Xerox 's Palo Alto Research Center and co-founded Adobe in 1982. Adobe's first product was Adobe PostScript, a breakthrough technology that revolutionized desktop publishing.

Dr. Warnock retired as CEO of Adobe in 2000 and served as chairman of the company's board with Dr. Geschki until 2017, after which he remained a member of Adobe's board of directors. For his technical achievements, Dr. Warnock was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Innovation by former President Barack Obama. He has received numerous other awards, including the IEEE Computer Society 's Computer Entrepreneur Award , the Electronic Circuits Association Medal of Merit, and the Marconi Award .

Shantanu Narayan, Adobe's CEO, said that he sent the following email to the company's employees upon Dr. Warnock's obituary.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved co-founder, Dr. John Warnock, at the age of 82.

John's brilliance and innovation changed the world. This is a sad day for the Adobe community and the industry he has inspired for decades.

John and Charles developed PostScript and founded Adobe in 1982, revolutionizing desktop publishing. His vision and passion enabled Adobe to deliver the ubiquitous PDF file format and game-changing innovations such as illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, defining the desktop era and making it accessible to millions of people. Unlocking opportunities for creativity.

John is widely regarded as one of the greatest inventors of our generation who has profoundly impacted the way we communicate with words, images and video. In 2008, former President Barack Obama awarded him the National Medal of Innovation, one of America's highest honors for scientists, engineers, and inventors. Other prestigious awards include the Computer Entrepreneur Award from the IEEE Computer Society, the Electronic Circuits Society Medal of Merit, and the Marconi Award for contributions to information science and communications. John stepped down as CEO of Adobe in 2000 and continued as chairman of the board with Charles until 2017. Since then, he has continued to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

The impact of his innovations is innumerable, but it is his tenacity, his passion for building a company with strong values ​​that has inspired all of us who have been lucky enough to work at Adobe. , is a belief. John had an incredible insight into which technologies would delight customers and create business value. John and his wife Marva, a graphic artist, have always used Adobe products and set the standard for customer empathy.

Interacting with John over the past 25 years has been a highlight of my professional career. Over breakfast with John and Charles, we imagined the future, but rare books, art, world history, and various conversations on politics gave me a unique insight into John, a true Renaissance man. gave me We also loved cheering for the Warriors together! He was my role model and mentor and I am so grateful to count him as a friend.

When I think about this loss that leaves a huge void in our lives, I am reminded of meeting John a few months ago at the Acrobat 30th Anniversary celebration. After an event celebrating the impact Acrobat and PDF have had on the world of communication, we discussed Firefly 's potential to transform the next generation of creative technology. John's eyes lit up and he said he was amazed at the progress and, as usual, got feedback on how he could improve.

My thoughts are with Marva and his entire family. Let him continue to be proud because there is nothing he wants more than to continue his great work.