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The Misfit Who Built the IBM PC
Jun 14, 2024
Don Estridge, a corporate misfit at IBM's Boca Raton offices, revolutionized personal home computers. The podcast explores his rule-breaking journey to bring IBM PC to life, facing internal resistance and eventual success. It also covers the challenges, negotiations for the operating system, and the tragic plane crash that ended Estridge's life and impacted the IBM community.
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- Don Estridge defied IBM's rules to pioneer personal computers.
- IBM's strategic partnerships and software choices drove the success of the IBM PC.
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The Beginning of the IBM PC Project
In August 1980, at IBM's headquarters, the decision to build a home computer led to the creation of the IBM PC. Initially a project by Bill Lowe, it faced reluctance within IBM. Don Estridge, a unique executive based in Boca Raton, Florida, took over the helm. His leadership defied the norm, leading the IBM PC division to remarkable success.
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