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Ed Turney, a co-founder of AMD responsible for building the company's first sales team, died Wednesday in Cupertino California. He was 79. The cause was brain cancer, his brother George said in a statement. Born March 26, 1929, Turney joined the US Navy at the age of 18 after graduating high school. He was trained as an …

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  2. Anonymous Coward
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    Thank you Ed.

    From a loyal AMD customer, thank you for your work over the years. Keep cracking that whip from beyond the grave and make sure that they continue putting out awesome products!

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  3. Wayland Sothcott

    AMD Plants all over San Jose

    There are AMD fabs all over Silicon Valley. The place even has streets named after chip manufacture. The industry founders have left a lasting legasy. R.I.P Mr Turney..

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  4. Yorkshirepudding

    RIP

    Thanks Ed for producing a great alternative to the big boys and proving that even the little dude can make a difference

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