Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74

Bill Atkinson, a journalist at *Rolling Stone* in 1983, revealed groundbreaking ideas about Hypercard, which would become a cornerstone of the World Wide Web. His visionary contributions include foundational technologies like QuickDraw, which transformed computer graphics, and tools such as the "Round-Rect" shape that remain influential today. Atkinson’s work on Apple’s Macintosh and his concept for Magic Slate also showcased his ability to reimagine computing for everyday users.