Cool comparison. Both guys helped shape early computing, but in totally different ways, one pushing from the garage, the other from within the system. It’s a good reminder that innovation doesn’t follow one path and impact isn’t always loud or obvious at first.
Don't forget to check out (the draft of) Gary's memoir 'Computer Connections' linked at the bottom of article or [1]
*1: https://www.google.com/search?&q=kildall+computer+connection...
Very interesting. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_C5 hosts a comprehensive article on Sinclair's tricycle and its other vehicles.
Cool comparison. Both guys helped shape early computing, but in totally different ways, one pushing from the garage, the other from within the system. It’s a good reminder that innovation doesn’t follow one path and impact isn’t always loud or obvious at first.
Was hoping one was Barbarossa/Frederick I...
British humour on HN, lovely indeed!