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-Terry Davis was an [American](/wiki/united_states) [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Often appearing in [videos](/wiki/video) with a distinctive beard and an intense demeanor, his [public persona](/wiki/public_figure) became intertwined with his project. Born with [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder), his severe [mental illness](/wiki/mental_illness) profoundly influenced his work, merging complex [programming](/wiki/programming) with his [spiritual beliefs](/wiki/spirituality). He believed TempleOS was a modern-day [prophetic work](/wiki/prophetic_work), a "[Third Temple](/wiki/third_temple)" for [computers](/wiki/computer).
-Despite its unconventional nature and the challenges posed by his [mental health](/wiki/mental_health), [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos) garnered a [cult following](/wiki/cult_following) among some [programmers](/wiki/programmer) and [internet culture](/wiki/internet_culture) enthusiasts, who recognized Davis's prodigious [technical skill](/wiki/technical_skill) and dedication. His project remains a poignant and complex example of the intersection between [genius](/wiki/genius), [mental illness](/wiki/mental_illness), and [computing](/wiki/computing).
+Terry Davis was an [American](/wiki/united_states) [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Often appearing in [videos](/wiki/video) with a distinctive beard and an intense demeanor, his [public persona](/wiki/public_figure) became intertwined with his project. Born with [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder), his [mental health](/wiki/mental_health) challenges profoundly influenced his work, merging complex [programming](/wiki/programming) with his [spiritual beliefs](/wiki/spirituality). He believed TempleOS was a modern-day [prophetic work](/wiki/prophetic_work), a "[Third Temple](/wiki/third_temple)" for [computers](/wiki/computer).
+Despite its unconventional nature and the challenges posed by his [mental health](/wiki/mental_health), [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos) garnered a [cult following](/wiki/cult_following) among some [programmers](/wiki/programmer) and [internet culture](/wiki/internet_culture) enthusiasts, who recognized Davis's prodigious [technical skill](/wiki/technical_skill) and dedication. His project remains a poignant and complex example of the intersection between [genius](/wiki/genius), [mental health](/wiki/mental_health), and [computing](/wiki/computing).
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-Terry Davis was an American [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Often appearing in videos with a distinctive beard and an intense demeanor, his public persona became intertwined with his project. Born with [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder), his severe mental illness profoundly influenced his work, merging complex programming with his spiritual beliefs. He believed TempleOS was a modern-day prophetic work, a "third temple" for computers.
-Developed over a decade, TempleOS was a 64-bit, [public domain](/wiki/public_domain) [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) designed to be God's official temple. Davis wrote almost all of its components from scratch, including the [kernel](/wiki/kernel), [compiler](/wiki/compiler), and an original [programming language](/wiki/programming_language) called HolyC, a variation of [C](/wiki/C). The OS featured a [flight simulator](/wiki/flight_simulator), a dynamic [graphics](/wiki/graphics) system, and unique text-based applications, all reflecting his personal spiritual interpretations.
-Despite its unconventional nature and the challenges posed by his mental health, TempleOS garnered a cult following among some [programmers](/wiki/programmer) and [internet culture](/wiki/internet_culture) enthusiasts, who recognized Davis's prodigious technical skill and dedication. His project remains a poignant and complex example of the intersection between genius, mental illness, and computing.
-- [Personal Computer](/wiki/personal_computer)
-- [Assembly Language](/wiki/assembly_language)
+Terry Davis was an [American](/wiki/united_states) [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Often appearing in [videos](/wiki/video) with a distinctive beard and an intense demeanor, his [public persona](/wiki/public_figure) became intertwined with his project. Born with [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder), his severe [mental illness](/wiki/mental_illness) profoundly influenced his work, merging complex [programming](/wiki/programming) with his [spiritual beliefs](/wiki/spirituality). He believed TempleOS was a modern-day [prophetic work](/wiki/prophetic_work), a "[Third Temple](/wiki/third_temple)" for [computers](/wiki/computer).
+Developed over a decade, [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos) was a [64-bit](/wiki/64-bit), [public domain](/wiki/public_domain) [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) designed to be God's official temple. Davis wrote almost all of its components from scratch, including the [kernel](/wiki/kernel), [compiler](/wiki/compiler), and an original [programming language](/wiki/programming_language) called [HolyC](/wiki/holyc), a variation of [C](/wiki/C). The [OS](/wiki/operating_system) featured a [flight simulator](/wiki/flight_simulator), a dynamic [graphics](/wiki/graphics) system, and unique [text-based applications](/wiki/text_interface), all reflecting his personal [spiritual beliefs](/wiki/spirituality).
+Despite its unconventional nature and the challenges posed by his [mental health](/wiki/mental_health), [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos) garnered a [cult following](/wiki/cult_following) among some [programmers](/wiki/programmer) and [internet culture](/wiki/internet_culture) enthusiasts, who recognized Davis's prodigious [technical skill](/wiki/technical_skill) and dedication. His project remains a poignant and complex example of the intersection between [genius](/wiki/genius), [mental illness](/wiki/mental_illness), and [computing](/wiki/computing).
+- [Operating System](/wiki/operating_system)
+- [Internet Culture](/wiki/internet_culture)
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-Terry Davis was an American [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Born with severe mental illness, his ambitious project merged programming with his spiritual beliefs, aiming to be a modern-day prophetic work for computers.
-- [Indie Game](/wiki/indie_game)
+Terry Davis was an American [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Often appearing in videos with a distinctive beard and an intense demeanor, his public persona became intertwined with his project. Born with [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder), his severe mental illness profoundly influenced his work, merging complex programming with his spiritual beliefs. He believed TempleOS was a modern-day prophetic work, a "third temple" for computers.
+Developed over a decade, TempleOS was a 64-bit, [public domain](/wiki/public_domain) [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) designed to be God's official temple. Davis wrote almost all of its components from scratch, including the [kernel](/wiki/kernel), [compiler](/wiki/compiler), and an original [programming language](/wiki/programming_language) called HolyC, a variation of [C](/wiki/C). The OS featured a [flight simulator](/wiki/flight_simulator), a dynamic [graphics](/wiki/graphics) system, and unique text-based applications, all reflecting his personal spiritual interpretations.
+Despite its unconventional nature and the challenges posed by his mental health, TempleOS garnered a cult following among some [programmers](/wiki/programmer) and [internet culture](/wiki/internet_culture) enthusiasts, who recognized Davis's prodigious technical skill and dedication. His project remains a poignant and complex example of the intersection between genius, mental illness, and computing.
+- [Bipolar Disorder](/wiki/bipolar_disorder)
+- [Public Domain](/wiki/public_domain)
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+Terry Davis was an American [programmer](/wiki/programmer) known for creating [TempleOS](/wiki/templeos), a unique [operating system](/wiki/operating_system) he developed almost entirely alone. Born with severe mental illness, his ambitious project merged programming with his spiritual beliefs, aiming to be a modern-day prophetic work for computers.
+## See also
+- [Software Development](/wiki/software_development)
+- [Personal Computer](/wiki/personal_computer)
+- [Assembly Language](/wiki/assembly_language)
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