Philip Donald Estridge, known as Don Estridge, who lived from June 23, 1937 to August 2, 1985, was an American computer engineer who led development of the original IBM Personal Computer and is known as the father of the IBM PC. He opened its specifications, which revolutionized the computer industry, resulting in a vast increase in sales of personal computers and creating an entire industry of hardware-compatible PCs.
Facts
Connections
In Field
Source Philip Don Estridge (Wikipedia)
Invented
Source Wikidata: IBM Personal Computer
Additional Source Philip Don Estridge (Wikipedia)Infobox: known_for
In the Other Atlases
Nationality
Also in Geography Atlas: the nationality of this subject.
Sources
1. Wikidata: Philip Don Estridge
- Wikidata Q712551, resolved via en.wikipedia pageprops (wave rule R-L)
- Wikidata Q712551 P569 (date of birth)
View the SourcePhilip Don Estridge (Wikipedia)
- In Field: Computer Architecture, Lead paragraph
Invented: IBM Personal Computer, Infobox: known_for
Developing the original IBM Personal Computer (PC)
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.