Mike Muuss

Computer programmer, creator of Ping

Mike Muuss - Computer programmer, creator of Ping
Born

1958
67 years ago

Died

November 20th, 2000
24 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A computer programmer focused on network utilities, played a significant role in the development of tools for diagnosing network connectivity issues. Created the program Ping, which became widely used in networking for its ability to test the reachability of hosts on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. Contributed to various advancements in computer science during a career marked by innovation in network programming and protocol analysis. Passed away in 2000, leaving a legacy in the field of computer networking.

Created the Ping utility

Contributed to network programming

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