A dull man's obituary — inventor of barcode

June 21, 2011

Dear DMC

Viewed from an oblique angle, all bar codes are grey. Is that enough to make them dull? If so, members may wish to salute the memory of Alan Haberman who introduced them to a sceptical world.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/jun/20/alan-haberman-obituary

Regards

Steve Reszetniak
London

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