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“I view Linux as something that's not Microsoft - a backlash against Microsoft, no more and no less.”

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Ken Thompson is a renowned computer designer, born on February 4, 1943. He has had a significant impact in the field of computer science, particularly in operating systems and programming languages. Thompson was one of the developers of the Unix operating system and the creator of the B programming language, which preceded C. more

“I came to the resolve that the attempt was not only worth trying, but should be tried in the very near future if we wanted at all to keep our flag flying; for I was sure as of my own existence that if another decade was allowed to pass without an endeavour of some kind or another to shake off an unjust yoke, the Irish people would sink into lethargy from which it would be impossible for any patriot . . . to arouse them . . .”

People Ifs Should Trying Kind Would Be Wanted My Own Existence Impossible Republican Decades Flying Shakes Resolve Flags Patriot Unjust Endeavour Yoke Lethargy

Author:James Stephens

“My three-thousand mile walk through Ireland convinced me of one thing - the possibility of organising a proper movement for the independence of my native land.”

Three Walks One Thing Land Movement Possibility Republican Thousand Independence Convinced Miles Native Ireland Thousand Miles Native Land

Author:James Stephens

“Is it not possible that the ultimate end is gaiety and music and a dance of joy?”

Ends Joy Ultimate Gaiety

Book:The Crock of Gold

Source: The Crock of Gold

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