<ul><li>William 'Bill' Atkinson, a pioneering computer engineer and Apple veteran, passed away at the age of 74 due to pancreatic cancer.</li><li>Atkinson was known for transforming abstract computer science into intuitive visual experiences, including creating the QuickDraw graphics engine and MacPaint.</li><li>His contributions to technology, such as HyperCard, influenced the development of the World Wide Web's hyperlinked elements.</li><li>Atkinson's legacy as a gifted computer programmer was recognized by many, with tributes calling him one of the best in the field.</li></ul>

Bill Atkinson, architect of the Mac’s graphical soul, dies at 74

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