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“The only real argument for monolithic systems was performance, and there is now enough evidence showing that microkernel systems can be just as fast as monolithic systems.”

Quote by Andrew S. Tanenbaum

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Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Andrew S. Tanenbaum is a renowned computer scientist, born on March 16, 1944. He is known for his extensive research and contributions in the fields of operating systems, computer networks, and distributed systems. Professor Tanenbaum is recognized for his exceptional achievements in computer science education and research. more

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