Name: Peter R. Samson

Born: 1941

  • American computer scientist who is known for creating pioneering computer software.
  • Contributing architect to the DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) PDP-6, and wrote the machine’s first FORTRAN compiler.
  • Author of Fortran II.
  • Wrote the first editions of the TMRC (Tech Model Railroad Club) dictionary.

Websites

  • Peter Samson personal website