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Philip Don Estridge
Philip Donald Estridge, known as Don Estridge, was an American computer engineer who led the development of the original IBM personal computer, and therefore known as the "father IBM PC ". His decisions drastically changed the computer industry, leading to a spike in personal computer sales, thus creating IBM's entire PC hardware industry.
BornJune 23, 1937, Jacksonville, Florida
DiedAugust 2, 1985, Irving, Texas, Plane crash
FieldsComputer science
InstitutionsIBM
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Known forDeveloping the original IBM Personal Computer (PC)

About Philip Don Estridge

Entrepreneur Philip Don Estridge was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States on June 23, 1937. He dies at the age of 48, on August 2, 1985.

The inventor of the IBM PC, who bucked tradition by using third-party hardware and allowing users to create their own software.

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Philip Don Estridge before becoming famous

Philip Don Estridge was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1937 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Florida and worked for the Army creating radar systems.

Achievement of Philip Don Estridge

Not all of his inventions were a success. The first attempt at a personal computer, the IBM PCjr, was termed"one of the biggest flops in computing history".

Philip Don Estridge's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He and his wife were murdered when Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crashed on approach to Dallas during a downpour.

Philip Don Estridge Collabed with

He and IBM's former CEO, Entrepreneur Thomas J. Watson, were both essential in the company's development into a personal-computer behemoth.

Philip Don Estridge Income & Net worth

Philip Don Estridge's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: an entrepreneur. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Philip Don Estridge.

Philip Don Estridge Height and Weight

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Latest information about Philip Don Estridge updated on March 14 2023.