Dan Fylstra
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Dan Fylstra is a pioneer of the computer industry. In 1975 he was a founding Associate Editor of BYTE Magazine. In 1978 he co-founded Personal Software.[1][2] Personal Software became the distributor of a new program called VisiCalc, the first computer spreadsheet. Fylstra later became the chairman of VisiCorp.[3]
In 1998 he joined the Libertarian Party.
Fylstra is the former president of Sierra Sciences, and is currently president of software vendor Frontline Systems.
[edit] References
- ^ Sagas of Five Who Made It. Time Magazine. Feb. 15, 1982.
- ^ Software for the Masses. Kenneth M. Pierce and Michael Moritz. Time Magazine. Monday, Oct. 05, 1981
- ^ Roaming High-Tech Pirates. Time Magazine. Feb. 08, 1982.
[edit] External links
- Dan Fylstra - Libertarian from Advocates for Self-Government website
- Opening Pandora's Box: An Open Letter about the Politicization of the PC Industry by Dan Fylstra.
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