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Quote by David Ferrier

“Computer : a million morons working at the speed of light.”

Quote by David Ferrier

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David Ferrier was a scientist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his professional category currently unclear. He was born on January 13, 1843, and passed away on March 19, 1928. more

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