The Interim Computer Museum

Re:The Interim Computer Museum by kragen on Sunday September 13, 2026 @03:01PM (#49687449)

If his wishes were to shut down the LCM+L, fire all its staff, and auction off its collection, why didn't he do that while he was still alive? To me it seems like the actions of a vindictive family member who wanted to destroy the best things her brother had created in his life.

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Re:The Interim Computer Museum by mulmen on Sunday September 13, 2026 @04:28PM (#49688351)

This conversation is tiresome. It comes up every time the LCM is mentioned. Jody Allen is simply respecting her brother’s wishes.

Paul Allen had many projects. Only a handful were ever intended to outlast him. LCM was not one of them. He wanted his fortune liquidated and donated. That’s exactly what his sister is doing.

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Re:The Interim Computer Museum by sdf_pubnix on Sunday September 13, 2026 @04:46PM (#49688512)

Thank you for saying this.

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Re:The Interim Computer Museum by xhkkffbf on Monday September 14, 2026 @11:16AM (#49698383)

This is unfortunately true. He had plenty of time to set up a separate foundation and he certainly had the means to donate plenty of money to it. But he chose not to. I wish he had.

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