Philip Donald Estridge (June 23, 1937 – August 2, 1985), known as Don Estridge, was an American computer engineer who led development of the original IBM Personal Computer (PC), and thus 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.
Don Estridge
personal computer industry pioneer
Notable For
American personal computer industry pioneer
Don Estridge's Historical Timeline
Don Estridge unveils the company's first personal computer, the IBM PC, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, priced at $
Don Estridge unveils the company's first personal computer, the IBM PC, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, priced at $1,565 with 16 kilobytes of RAM, helping bring computing to the masses [1]
Don Estridge dies
Don Estridge, American personal computer industry pioneer, known for american personal computer industry pioneer, died on 1985-08-02.
Associated Historical Events
Don Estridge unveils the company's first personal computer, the IBM PC, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, priced at $
Don Estridge unveils the company's first personal computer, the IBM PC, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, priced at $1,565 with 16 kilobytes of RAM, helping bring computing to the masses [1]
death
Don Estridge dies
Don Estridge, American personal computer industry pioneer, known for american personal computer industry pioneer, died on 1985-08-02.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Estridge born?
- Don Estridge was born on 1937-08-02 (American).
- What is Don Estridge known for?
- American personal computer industry pioneer
- What historical events involved Don Estridge?
- Don Estridge was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Don Estridge unveils the company's first personal computer, the IBM PC, at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, priced at $, Don Estridge dies.
- When did Don Estridge die?
- Don Estridge died on 1985-01-01.