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Re: a history lesson we can all appreciate: CP/M and Gary Kildall

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I hate the fact that his life is constantly portrayed as "le man who cud le Billing Gater", the guy had some amazing accomplishments and can stand on his own without being compared to him.

That, and considering the monopolistic megalomaniac that Bill became, I'm really glad he didn't become him.

Re: a history lesson we can all appreciate: CP/M and Gary Kildall

Reply #2 –
Def someone who deserves to be remembered by this crowd.  I watched them all b4 posting them.  What a great memorial and hx lesson.
Cat Herders of Linux

Re: a history lesson we can all appreciate: CP/M and Gary Kildall

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I hate the fact that his life is constantly portrayed as "le man who cud le Billing Gater", the guy had some amazing accomplishments and can stand on his own without being compared to him.

That, and considering the monopolistic megalomaniac that Bill became, I'm really glad he didn't become him.
He was def a better man than Gates could ever hope to be.
Cat Herders of Linux

Re: a history lesson we can all appreciate: CP/M and Gary Kildall

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one of my many take aways is ibm is still a slime ball company.
Cat Herders of Linux