# Dorothy McEwen Kildall

> Dorothy Gene McEwen Kildall, often known as Dorothy McEwen, was an American microcomputer industry pioneer. In 1974, she co-founded Digital Research, the company that developed the first computer language, the first compiler and the first mainstream operating system for microcomputers.

*American microcomputer industry pioneer (1943-2005)*

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## Identity
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1943-03-03
- **Died:** 2005-01-31
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

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## Fame
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