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.

  • Rhaedas@fedia.io
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    23 days ago

    That makes sense, but then the term “transition” seems incorrect. More of a “resolution”.

    • Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      23 days ago

      Transition can refer to different aspects like your appearance or how you present socially. So transition is still the right term.