Maurice Wilkes

Computer Science British 1913 – 2010 369 quotes

Developed the EDSAC, the first practical stored-program electronic computer.

Quotes by Maurice Wilkes

The EDSAC was a testament to the power of human ingenuity.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The fundamental principles of computing have not changed much since the early days.

Interview 1990

The early programmers were a special breed.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The stored program concept was a revolutionary idea.

Lecture at the University of Cambridge 1949

We were driven by a desire to build something useful.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The microprogram made it possible to design more complex instruction sets.

The Best Way to Design an Automatic Calculating Machine 1951

The EDSAC was a stepping stone to the future of computing.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The most important thing is to keep learning.

Interview 1995

The early computers were very unreliable, but we persevered.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The stored program concept allowed for greater flexibility in programming.

Lecture at the University of Cambridge 1949

We were a small team, but we had a big vision.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The microprogram simplified the design of the control unit.

The Best Way to Design an Automatic Calculating Machine 1951

The EDSAC was a pioneering machine in every sense of the word.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The greatest satisfaction comes from seeing your ideas come to life.

Speech 1980

The early days were full of excitement and discovery.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The stored program concept made computers truly programmable.

Lecture at the University of Cambridge 1949

We were building the future, one circuit at a time.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The microprogram was a key innovation in computer architecture.

The Best Way to Design an Automatic Calculating Machine 1951

The EDSAC was a labor of love.

Memoirs of a Computer Pioneer 1985

The most important thing is to have a clear vision.

Interview 1970