Description: (Programmer, Computer scientist)
Phil Katz was a well-known computer programmer known for co-creating the ZIP file format and developing PKZIP, a widely-used program for creating zip files on DOS systems. His software business garnered considerable success, though it faced a copyright lawsuit with System Enhancement Associates. Towards the end of his life, Katz encountered difficulties including social isolation and alcoholism. Nevertheless, his advancements in data compression technology have left a lasting mark on the tech industry.