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...

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...