Lynn Conway, who died Sunday at 85, was a leader in the development of personal computers and microprocessor technology, and a symbol for generations of transgender individuals.

I have mixed feelings on the pronoun use, but having read some of her autobiographical writing I don’t think she would have taken much issue with it. This piece is more focused on her work in computer engineering, so I felt it was appropriate to post here.

  • Tywèle [she|her]English
    16•11 months ago

    How about letting transgender people decide that?

    I for one want to be referred to by my chosen pronouns even in the past pre-transition.