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Ray Tomlinson, born on April 23, 1941, was an American computer programmer who is best known for implementing the first email system on the ARPANET network in 1971. He developed the use of the "@" symbol to separate the user's name from the computer they were sending the email to, revolutionizing electronic communication. Tomlinson also made significant contributions to the development of the UNIX operating system. He passed away on March 5, 2016, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of computer science.