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“Unformed people delight in the gaudy and in novelty. Cooked people delight in the ordinary.”

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Erik Naggum
Erik Naggum

Erik Naggum was a Norwegian computer programmer known for his contributions to the Unix and Linux communities. He was respected for his deep understanding of programming languages and his passion for computer science. Naggum became active on the internet in the mid-1990s and made significant contributions to discussions about programming and computer science on various online forums. more

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