From 6575397d62c5d24337358b6ee8f3353b57b5525e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fab Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2025 22:30:45 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] [peoples] add Gary Kildall little bio --- README.md | 14 +++++++++----- peoples/gary_kildall.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ peoples/peoples.md | 4 ++++ 3 files changed, 32 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) create mode 100644 peoples/gary_kildall.md create mode 100644 peoples/peoples.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a24501d..db71093 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,11 +2,15 @@ As a computer guy nerd, I love more or less languages. Each one has an interest I guess and I love to learn new concepts form them... That repos is about that. # Lists + - [Languages](./languages/languages.md) + - [Peoples](./peoples/peoples.md) + ## Languages - - [Ada](languages/ada/base_concepts.md) - - [Forth](languages/forth/base_concepts.md) - - [FORTRAN](languages/fortran/base_concepts.md) - - [PL/1](languages/pl_1/base_concepts.md) - - [PL/M](languages/pl_m/base_concepts.md) + - [Ada](./languages/ada/base_concepts.md) + - [Forth](./languages/forth/base_concepts.md) + - [FORTRAN](./languages/fortran/base_concepts.md) + - [PL/1](./languages/pl_1/base_concepts.md) + - [PL/M](./languages/pl_m/base_concepts.md) ## Peoples + - [Gary Kildall](./peoples/gary_kildall.md) diff --git a/peoples/gary_kildall.md b/peoples/gary_kildall.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7fe2544 --- /dev/null +++ b/peoples/gary_kildall.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +Gary Kildall (1942–1994) was an American computer scientist and entrepreneur, widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computing revolution. Born in Seattle, Washington, he initially pursued mathematics at the University of Washington, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees. His growing interest in computing led him to complete a Ph.D. in computer science in 1972.([Wikipedia][1]) + +While teaching at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, Kildall began consulting for Intel. In 1973, he developed PL/M (Programming Language for Microcomputers), the first high-level language designed for microprocessors. The following year, he created CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers), a groundbreaking operating system that allowed microcomputers to interface with disk drives. CP/M became the dominant OS for early personal computers, thanks to its portability and compatibility across various hardware platforms. ([Wikipedia][2], [Wikipedia][1], [ETHW][3]) + +To commercialize CP/M, Kildall and his wife, Dorothy McEwen, founded Digital Research Inc. in 1974. The company played a pivotal role in the early software industry, developing several influential products. Notably, Kildall also introduced the concept of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), which standardized hardware-software interactions in microcomputers. ([Allen School News][4]) + +Despite his innovations, Kildall is often remembered for a missed opportunity: when IBM was seeking an operating system for its first personal computer, negotiations with Digital Research fell through. IBM subsequently partnered with Microsoft, whose MS-DOS would dominate the PC market. This turn of events significantly impacted the trajectory of personal computing. ([I Programmer][5], [wired.com][6]) + +Beyond his technical contributions, Kildall co-hosted the PBS television program "Computer Chronicles" in the 1980s, helping to educate the public about emerging computer technologies. He passed away in 1994, but his legacy endures in the foundations of modern computing.([Wikipedia][1], [wired.com][6]) + +For those interested in a deeper insight into his experiences and perspectives, Kildall's memoir, *Computer Connections: People, Places, and Events in the Evolution of the Personal Computer Industry*, is available as a free download. ([IEEE Spectrum][7]) + +[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Kildall?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gary Kildall" +[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Research?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Digital Research" +[3]: https://ethw.org/Milestones%3AThe_CP/M_Microcomputer_Operating_System%2C_1974?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Milestones:The CP/M Microcomputer Operating System, 1974" +[4]: https://news.cs.washington.edu/2016/08/03/in-his-own-words-gary-kildall/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "In His Own Words: Gary Kildall - Allen School News" +[5]: https://www.i-programmer.info/history/people/305-gary-kildall.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gary Kildall - CP/M, Digital Research and GEM - I Programmer" +[6]: https://www.wired.com/2012/08/ms-dos-examined-for-thef?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Was Microsoft's Empire Built on Stolen Code? We May Never Know" +[7]: https://spectrum.ieee.org/cpm-creator-gary-kildalls-memoirs-released-as-free-download?utm_source=chatgpt.com "CP/M Creator Gary Kildall's Memoirs Released as Free Download" diff --git a/peoples/peoples.md b/peoples/peoples.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4f5eb0f --- /dev/null +++ b/peoples/peoples.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +# List + - [Gary KILDALL](gary_kildall.md) + +[Back to home](../README.md)