Oral History of Ken Thompson [video]
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The oral history of Ken Thompson, a pioneer in Unix and computing, is shared through a YouTube video, sparking interest and appreciation among the HN community for his contributions.
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gabrielsroka
3 months ago
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45517742
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