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Paul Eggert

b. 1954

American computer scientist

University teacher Computer scientist Programmer
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About Paul Eggert

Born 1954. Paul Eggert is an American university teacher, computer scientist and programmer.

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Important facts

Born
4 December 1954, Lincoln
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
University teacher, computer scientist, programmer
Nationality
United States
Education
Rice University, University of California, Los Angeles
Positions held
Software maintainer, GNU Autoconf maintainer, Senior lecturer, Diffutils maintainer
Employers
University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Santa Barbara, Silogic Inc., Unisys
Awards
FSF Award for the Advancement of Free Software
Also known as
Paul R. Eggert, Paul Richard Eggert

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Eggert?

American computer scientist

When was Paul Eggert born?

Paul Eggert was born on 4 December 1954 in Lincoln.

What is Paul Eggert's occupation?

Paul Eggert is a university teacher, computer scientist and programmer.

What nationality is Paul Eggert?

Paul Eggert is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Eggert

· Wikidata: Q66732288

· DBpedia: Paul Eggert

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