[ih] Fwd: [ NNSquad ] Peter G. Neumann has died

[Barbara Denny]

 I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Peter. Even though he was in a different division at SRI, he would help put together and play in a small ensemble for our December holiday party when we had them. He continued playing bassoon in music ensembles until a few years ago. His pleasant manner provided a a nice relief when things were hectic.  He will be missed.
Thanks for letting us know.
barbara

    On Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 08:51:32 AM PDT, Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond via Internet-history <internet-history at elists.isoc.org> wrote:  
 
 FYI - Peter, aka PGN has passed away.

Very sad day indeed for many of us. Peter was a gentleman and a scholar. 
His RISKS-L Forum was widely regarded as a high‑signal, expert‑driven, 
and influential mailing list within the early Internet community, valued 
for its rigorous analysis of computer‑related risks and its role in 
shaping professional norms around safety, reliability, and responsible 
system design. This was all due to PGN's rigorous moderation. Many will 
miss him.

Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Olivier


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Subject:     [ NNSquad ] Peter G. Neumann has died
Date:     Sun, 17 May 2026 07:33:38 -0700
From:     Lauren Weinstein <lauren at vortex.com>
To:     nnsquad-dist at vortex.com




Peter G. Neumann has died

Peter G. Neumann, renowned computer scientist, ARPANET/Internet
pioneer and expert on technology risks, working at SRI International
since 1971, has died at age 93. Peace. He has been my friend and
colleague for over half a century. He will be greatly missed.

L

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