"Creator of NTP Protocol, Essential for Billions of Devices, Passes Away at 85"
Dr. David L. Mills, the inventor of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) that synchronizes time across computer systems and networks, passed away at the age of 85. His creation, NTP, has become a cornerstone of modern digital infrastructure, operating on billions of devices worldwide. Mills, who faced challenges due to his blindness, also made significant contributions to Internet architecture and was widely recognized for his work in network protocols and timekeeping.