Andrew S. Tanenbaum
Computer scientist and professor who wrote Minix and influential textbooks on operating systems.
Quotes by Andrew S. Tanenbaum
The best way to solve a problem is to break it down into smaller pieces.
The most important thing in a device driver is robustness.
The Internet is a platform for innovation.
The most important thing in a virtual machine is isolation.
The best way to teach is to inspire.
The most important thing in a kernel is stability.
The Internet is a tool for collaboration.
The most important thing in a system call is atomicity.
The best way to learn about operating systems is to build one.
The Internet is a library of human knowledge.
Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.
The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.
Linux is obsolete.
Any program is either correct or it has a bug; there is no third option.
The use of COBOL cripples the mind; its teaching should, therefore, be regarded as a criminal offense.
Real computer scientists like trailing edge, not leading edge.
Teaching students to design microkernels is like teaching them to build skyscrapers with toothpicks.
Operating systems are like underwear: everyone wears one, but no one wants to talk about it.
In the long run, every program becomes a monkeypatch.
Monolithic kernels are like fast food: quick and dirty.