Gary Kildall was one of the original pioneers of the PC revolution. He was a very creative computer scientist who did excellent work. Although we were competitors, I always had tremendous respect for his contributions to the PC industry. His untimely death was very unfortunate and he and his work will be missed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker respects a competitor for his contributions to the PC industry and regrets his death.
- In plain terms
- A competitor was respected for his work and is missed.
- What can you take from it?
- Professional respect can exist even between competitors in an industry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are the pioneers in your field?
- How do you treat competitors?
Another view
The quote offers a brief summary of a complex professional relationship.
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