What was Kildall's perspective on microprocessors?
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Answer
Kildall believed that microprocessors were fully capable computers. This was a radical departure from the prevailing view at the time, which held that microprocessors were simply specialized processors that could not be used to run general-purpose programs. Kildall's belief in the potential of microprocessors led him to found Digital Research, one of the first companies to develop and market microprocessor-based computers.
Cracking the Code: Delving into the Legacy of Gary Kildall
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