Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Computer scientist and professor who wrote Minix and influential textbooks on operating systems.
Quotes by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
If you think you understand something, try to explain it to a five-year-old.
The best code is no code.
The goal of MINIX 3 is to build a highly reliable, self-healing operating system.
The Internet is a global village.
The most important thing in a distributed system is consistency.
The only way to make a system secure is to make it simple.
The best way to learn is by doing.
The most important thing in a compiler is correctness.
The success of a project depends on the people involved.
The most important thing in a database is integrity.
The Internet is a powerful tool for education.
The most important thing in a programming language is expressiveness.
The best way to design a system is to start with a clean slate.
The most important thing in a file system is durability.
The Internet is a force for good.
The most important thing in a network protocol is interoperability.
The best way to write a book is to write it.
The most important thing in a memory management unit is efficiency.
The Internet is a reflection of humanity.
The most important thing in a scheduler is fairness.