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What's the five-second summary of why he's notable? Merely being a professor - even a department chair - does not equate to notability. Without evidence of notability, the article is prone to be deleted. —C.Fred (talk) 05:37, 2 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Regents Professor is a clear indication of importance/significance - try following the link. Phil Bridger 09:21, 2 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
He is considered to be one of the most influential MIS researchers of all time as well as the father of modern Collaboration Technology, please follow some of the links such as to the Electronic Meeting System while I add the 5 second summary of his importance. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.228.35.205 (talk) 20:10, 2 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]
