How Bill Gates Stole Microsoft
The Man Who COULD Have Been Bill Gates [Gary Kildall]
Here are the nuggets of the story of the man who was supposed to be Bill Gates and how it ended.
Key Takeaways
Gary Kildall was the creator of the CP/M operating system, which was released in the early 1980s. Unfortunately, Microsoft released a similar software package, MS-DOS, for only $40, compared to the $240 price tag of CP/M, causing CP/M to fade into obscurity.
Gary's missed opportunity caused a strain in his marriage, and eventually led to a divorce. He also stopped appearing on his show, The Computer Chronicles.
Gary's story is a reminder to make the most of every opportunity and to remember his contribution to the evolution of computing.
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