Founding associations
Bill Atkinson is recorded as a founder of General Magic in the cited public company records. The person record describes Bill Atkinson as American computer engineer, programmer, and photographer (1951–2025).
General Magic
business.
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Bill Atkinson’s association with General Magic can be researched alongside Andy Hertzfeld. The shared company record is the evidence for this connection; it does not establish that these people currently work together.
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Public sources
- Wikidata public record Q92788: person identity and public description.
- Wikidata public record Q1501629: founder association with General Magic.
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