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Dave Plummer

Former Microsoft software engineer known for his work on Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows XP, creator of the Windows Task Manager, author of books on autism, host of the technology-focused YouTube channel Dave's Garage.

About

Dave Plummer is a distinguished software engineer who contributed significantly to the development of Microsoft's Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, NT, and XP.
He is best known as the creator of the Windows Task Manager, a critical system utility.
Beyond his engineering career, he is an author of books addressing autism, bringing personal insight and advocacy to the subject.
Currently, he hosts the popular YouTube channel Dave's Garage, where he shares technology projects, insights, and tutorials.

Areas of Expertise

engineer YouTuber

Recent Podcasts

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Dave Plummer: Programming, Autism, and Old-School Microsoft Stories | Lex Fridman Podcast #479

Topic: Programming, software engineering, Microsoft history, Windows operating system development, autism, technology, personal career stories.

01:50:29250,4957,5046 months ago
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