In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.
Alan Perlis
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More quotes by Alan Perlis
- You can measure a programmer's perspective by noting his attitude on the continuing vitality of FORTRAN.
- In computing, turning the obvious into the useful is a living definition of the word 'frustration'.
- If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan.
- It goes against the grain of modern education to teach students to program. What fun is there to making plans, acquiring discipline, organizing thoughts, devoting attention to detail, and learning to be self critical.
- A year spent in artificial intelligence is enough to make one believe in God.