Maurice Wilkes

I think it is fair to say that the EDSAC was the first stored program computer to be put into regular service.

The realization of the stored program concept was a truly revolutionary step.

I remember the exact instant when I realized that a good part of the remainder of my life was going to be spent in programming computers.

The EDSAC was not designed to be a general-purpose computer in the modern sense. It was designed to be a tool for scientific research.

One of the most important lessons I learned was the importance of clear and concise documentation.

The early days of computing were a time of great excitement and rapid progress.

The concept of a subroutine library was fundamental to making computers useful.

Debugging was, and still is, one of the most challenging aspects of programming.

The future of computing lies in making it more accessible and easier to use for everyone.

I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, with the right people.

The computer is a tool, and like any tool, its usefulness depends on the skill of the user.

We aimed for simplicity and reliability in the design of the EDSAC.

The early computers were very much 'hands-on' machines.

The development of microprogramming was a significant step in computer architecture.

I believe that the fundamental principles of computing remain constant, even as the technology evolves.

The challenge was not just to build a machine, but to make it work reliably.

The importance of a good operating system cannot be overstated.

We were driven by curiosity and the desire to solve problems.

The impact of computers on society has been far greater than we could have imagined.

The beauty of a well-designed program is in its elegance and efficiency.