Dorothy Gene McEwen Kildall, often known as Dorothy McEwen (March 3, 1943 to January 31, 2005), was an American microcomputer industry pioneer, born in Seattle, Washington. After attending the University of Washington she worked to support her husband Gary Kildall through his studies there. In 1974 she co-founded Digital Research, the company that developed the first computer language, the first compiler and the first mainstream operating system for microcomputers, and she managed its marketing and daily operations. In 1980 she was involved in IBM's unsuccessful attempt to license CP/M for the IBM Personal Computer.
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Dorothy Gene McEwen Kildall, often known as Dorothy McEwen, (March 3, 1943-January 31, 2005) was an American microcomputer industry pioneer.
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Dorothy Gene McEwen Kildall, often known as Dorothy McEwen, (March 3, 1943-January 31, 2005) was an American microcomputer industry pioneer.
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In 1974, she co-founded Digital Research, the company that developed the first computer language, the first compiler and the first mainstream operating system for microcomputers.
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In 1974, she co-founded Digital Research, the company that developed the first computer language, the first compiler and the first mainstream operating system for microcomputers.
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