Terry Andrew Davis was born on December 15, 1969, in West Allis, Wisconsin. He was the seventh of eight children born to his parents. His father, an industrial engineer, instilled in Terry a curiosity for technology and problem-solving from a young age.
After completing his high school education, Terry pursued a master's degree in electrical engineering at Arizona State University. It was during his time at ASU that he began to explore his passion for computer programming and software development.
In the early 2000s, Terry Andrew Davis conceived the idea for an open-source operating system that would revolutionize the way users interacted with technology. He envisioned a system that was not only easy to understand and modify but also aimed to educate users about the underlying principles of operating system design.
Over the next ten years, Terry dedicated himself to developing what would become known as TempleOS. He worked tirelessly, independently bringing his vision to life through countless lines of code and innovative design features.
Throughout his life, Terry faced numerous challenges, including recurring manic episodes that began in 1996. These episodes led to periods of hospitalization as he grappled with the impact of his diagnosis of schizophrenia. Despite these struggles, Terry remained committed to his work on TempleOS, determined to see his vision through to completion.
Tragically, Terry Andrew Davis passed away in 2018 at the age of 48 after being struck by a train. His untimely death marked the end of a brilliant mind and a visionary programmer whose contributions to the world of technology will not be forgotten.
Although Terry may no longer be with us, his legacy lives on through the contributions he made to the field of computer programming. TempleOS continues to be used and studied by developers around the world, showcasing Terry's innovative approach to operating system design.