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Larry Tesler, creator of copy, cut and paste function, dies at 74

The terms 'cut and paste' and 'copy and paste' are well-known in the current world. This tricky command came to the computer after some time had passed when the invention of the computer. The above commands helped simplify the use of computers and learning about computers. Larry Tessler, who recently retired from life, is the creator of the computer 'cut, copy and paste'. 


He was 74 at the time of his death and was an important figure in the early days of computer history. Larry Tessler started working for Silicon Valley in the early 1960s when computers were virtually out of reach for the majority of the world. Tessler was born in the Bronx, New York, in 1945 and attended Stanford University in California. After graduating from Stanford University, he became an expert in software development to make computers easier to use.

During his long career, he worked for a number of leading technology companies. He founded the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center. He was then hired by Steve Jobs to Apple, where he worked for 17 years until becoming a chief scientist. After leaving Apple, he went on to pursue his education and worked at Amazon and Yahoo.

Xerox, which he once worked for, paid tribute to him in a Twitter message, "Thanks to the revolutionary ideas of the creator of cut, copy and paste, Larry Tessler, your work has become easier." Larry Tessler is presumed to have invented the "cut", "copy" and "paste" commands, taking inspiration from the old method of cutting something printed on paper and pasting it elsewhere.

These commands were incorporated into the Apple software through the Lisa computer that was launched in 1983. The following year it was also used on the Macintosh. 

However, we cannot say that the introduction of computers into the world has made every person close to using computers and mobile phones. Larry Tessler is the man who made the user more fortunate with both of those devices. He said that computer users didn't require a degree to use a computer. Thanks to Larry, it is easy to use a computer without a degree. He was at the forefront of making the computer a popular tool. Therefore, his service is always appreciated.

Tessler undoubtedly contributed to modern computing with his knowledge and ability in many computer world organizations. His contributions are immense. Tessler is truly one of the pioneers in bringing computers to the home beyond research centers.

Goodbye to you, Sir Tessler !!!!

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