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“Science is supposedly the method by which we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. In computer science, we all are standing on each others' feet.”

Quote by Gerald J. Popek

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Gerald J. Popek

Gerald J. Popek was a renowned computer scientist, born on September 22, 1946, and passed away on July 20, 2008. He made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in the areas of operating systems and virtualization technology. more

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