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Pat Villani

1954 – 2011

Italian-American programmer and original developer of the FreeDOS kernel

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About Pat Villani

Lived 1954 – 2011 (aged 57). Pat Villani was an American engineer, known for FreeDOS.

Pasquale "Pat" J. Villani

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
FreeDOS
Education
New York University, New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pat Villani's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pat Villani?

Italian-American programmer and original developer of the FreeDOS kernel

When was Pat Villani born?

Pat Villani was born on 18 April 1954 in Nocera Inferiore.

When did Pat Villani die?

Pat Villani died on 27 August 2011 in Freehold Township.

What was Pat Villani's occupation?

Pat Villani was an engineer.

What was Pat Villani known for?

Pat Villani was known for FreeDOS.

What nationality was Pat Villani?

Pat Villani was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pat Villani

· Wikidata: Q7144094

· DBpedia: Pat Villani

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