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“You have to have the will not to jump at the first solution, because the really elegant solution might be right around the corner.”

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Ray Dolby, born on January 18, 1933, in London, England, was an accomplished engineer. He made significant contributions to the field of audio technology, particularly in the realms of film and recording. As the founder of Dolby Laboratories, his name is synonymous with multi-channel surround sound technology. Dolby passed away on September 12, 2013. more

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