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Michael Abrash Biography

Programmer

Michael Abrash is a renowned programmer known for his contributions to the fields of graphics and game development. His career has spanned several key companies, including Microsoft and 3Dfx, where he has driven innovation in graphics technology.

Firsts Projects Programming

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“What was it like working with John Carmack on Quake? Like being strapped onto a rocket during takeoff – in the middle of a hurricane.”

Middle Rockets Hurricanes Quake Takeoff

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“I was afraid that that Catch-22 would cause VR to fail to achieve liftoff. That worry is now gone. Facebook's acquisition of Oculus means that VR is going to happen in all its glory. The resources and long-term commitment that Facebook brings gives Oculus the runway it needs to solve the hard problems of VR – and some of them are hard indeed. I now fully expect to spend the rest of my career pushing VR as far ahead as I can.”

Needs Giving Mean Long I Can Hard Problem Happens Causes Term Careers Worry Gone Failing Achieve Glory Commitment Resources Solve Long Term Pushing Acquisition Runway

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“I now fully expect to spend the rest of my career pushing VR as far ahead as I can.”

I Can Careers Pushing

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“It's not the ideas; it's design, implementation and hard work that make the difference.”

Ideas Hard Differences Design Hard Work Implementation

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