Co-creator of Unix, co-inventor of the C programming language; Tim Bray's eulogy pretty much sums it up
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RIP Dennis Ritchie
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A little sad that his passing won't receive nearly the same amount of coverage in the mainstream press as Mr Jobs.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Code:#include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("RIP Dennis\n"); return 0; }
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As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostCode:#include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("RIP Dennis\n"); return 0; }
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I initially thought it said Denise Richards, and wondered if she'd overdosed on Charlie.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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BBC News - Unix creator Dennis Ritchie dies aged 70
He made the front page of the bbc website. I wonder what proportion of people know who he is.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View Post
He made the front page of the bbc website. I wonder what proportion of people know what Unix is.<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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Originally posted by Churchill View PostWhat about argc, argv and envp?+50 Xeno Geek Points
Come back Toolpusher, scotspine, Voodooflux.Pogle
As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
Purveyor of fine quality smut since 2005
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