Tim Paterson

Tim Paterson, also known as the "Father of Dos" is the computer programmer who created the world's most widely used computer program: DOS. Creating DOS at age 24, Paterson claims, "it is an accomplishment that probably can't be repeated by anyone ever." After Paterson graduated from University of Washington in Seattle with a bachelors of science degree, he tried going to graduate school but lost interest. "I thought they were too oriented towards theory and not …

…He was working ridiculous hours and did not see the point in loosing time with his family, and leisure time. He now only works four days a week at Microsoft and enjoys spending time with his grandson, and going off-road driving with his wife Penny. He is looking forward to retiring and traveling in a motor home around the country. The contributions that Tim Paterson has made to the computer world will be remembered always.