Obituary: Robert Taylor, Computing Pioneer

I never met Computing Innovator Robert Taylor, but through connections at the Pentagon, ARPA and PARC heard of his innovative management that led to advanced computing and networking.  Notable too for his work on the Alto, progenitor of the personal computer,  and interaction with Douglas Engelbart on innovative computing interfaces.   ... In the NYTimes:

Robert Taylor, Innovator Who Shaped Modern Computing, Dies at 85
By John Markoff ...

In the Wikipedia.