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“I have a hunch that the unknown sequences of DNA will decode into copyright notices and patent protections.”

Quote by Donald Knuth

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Donald Knuth, born on January 10, 1938, is a renowned computer scientist. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in algorithm analysis and programming language design. Knuth is known for his profound understanding and innovative thinking in computer science, with his most famous work being the 'The Art of Computer Programming' series. more

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