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ghswa | 11 years ago

"I did write a compiler manual in 1958, which by chance was actually used as the textbook for one of my classes in 1959(!)"

How many people in the world could claim something similar?

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reedlaw|11 years ago

When I first read that, I assumed he was teaching the class. But after checking Wikipedia I found that he received his bachelor of science degree in 1960. Now I'm astonished.

noselasd|11 years ago

Yes, that makes it a bit more remarkable - As I remember at least 3 classes at Uni where the professor wrote the book we were using.