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“ In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'. ”

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You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.

~ Alan Perlis

If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.

~ Alan Perlis

A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.

~ Alan Perlis

Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer.

~ Alan Perlis