Gary Kildall

Description: (Computer scientist, Programmer, University teacher)
Gary Kildall, an American computer scientist and entrepreneur, is renowned for developing the CP/M operating system and establishing Digital Research, Inc. In 1974, he showcased the initial operational model of CP/M and also created the BIOS. Kildall was a pioneer in championing microprocessors as complete computers and established a company based on this concept. His influence on the personal computer evolution is noteworthy, especially his creation of CP/M, which bore similarities to MS-DOS utilized on the IBM PC.

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Birthday May 19, 1942 (Taurus)
Born In Seattle
Died on July 11, 1994
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