Stephen Wilhite, Creator of the Animated GIF, Dies at 74 - The New York Times

As looping animations became a staple of the internet, the pronunciation of ‘GIF,’ short for graphics interchange format, was a frequent subject of debate.

Stephen Earl Wilhite was born in West Chester, Ohio, on March 3, 1948. His father, Clarence Earl Wilhite, was a factory worker; his mother, Anna Lou (Dorsey) Wilhite, was a nurse. Later in life, Mr.… [+1284 chars]

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