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Quote by Seymour Cray

“I talk to myself through the computer. I ask myself questions, leave things to be looked at again, things that you would do with a notepad. It turns out today that it’s much better today to do with a personal computer rather than a notepad.”

Quote by Seymour Cray

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Seymour Cray was an outstanding electrical engineer and a pioneer in the field of computer architecture. Born on September 28, 1925, and passing away on October 5, 1996, Cray made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in the design and development of supercomputers. His career was marked by innovation and breakthroughs, leaving a profound impact on the development of computer technology. more

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