Gary Kildall: Tech History That Deserves to be Remembered

This is something that’s very important to me, personally, and if you are reading this, it should be important to you too. This story is about Gary Kildall and his place in the PC industry. It’s something that I think more people really need to know about.

So, Lets Begin at The Beginning

It was the year 1977, and a new company, Apple Computers, had recently become very successful with the first PC, the Apple II.

This new machine was the first mass-produced personal computer that you didn’t have to put together yourself. Within 3 years of their breakthrough success, the personal computer industry was worth over a billion dollars. This is because for the first time in history, having a computer meant you could amplify your productivity and intellect in the comfort of your own home.