Interesting how the "Revenge of the Nerds" story had a completely different
spin on it. My impression of it is that the show's version was based on
interviews with an IBMer. They showed a picture of Kildahl's house, and
most definitely said that IBM met with his wife and that it was she who
refused to sign the non-disclosure agreement.
I imagine the truth is somewhere in between Kildahl's version and IBM's
version. It was a long time ago, and people tend to remember things they
way they want to remember them.
Suz
> Gary Kildahl!!! (or Kildhall?) I actually met him in person once.
>
>> time...He came down to see them, but he was getting ready to go surfing
>> and didn't have time for them (they didn't have an appointment). Bill
>> Gates groveled and yes purchased DOS from Seattle Computer for
>> $50,000.
>
> He was out flying that morning, delivering some equipment, but was
>present for the afternoon meeting. The first offer IBM made to Billy
>> > BTW, the "Revenge of the Nerds' video which I've seen a couple of times on
>> > public tv, is an absolutely fascinating portrayal of the early years of
>> > PCs and Macs. The saddest part of the story was learning that another
>> > developer was approached by IBM and his wife, who handled the meeting in
>> > his absence, refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The IBM dudes
>
> That is not what Gary Kildahl or any of the other participants said
>in interv
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