Maurice Wilkes

The early computers were very expensive, but they were worth it.

The stored program concept is the foundation of modern computing.

We were a team of dreamers and doers.

The microprogram allowed for easier modification of the instruction set.

The EDSAC was a triumph of engineering.

The most important thing is to be persistent.

The early days were a time of great innovation.

The stored program concept made computers more versatile.

We were pushing the boundaries of what was possible.

The microprogram provided a systematic approach to control unit design.

The EDSAC was a testament to the power of collaboration.

The stored-program concept was the key to the development of modern computing.

I realized that we could build such a machine ourselves.

The EDSAC was the first practical stored-program computer.

Computing is not just about numbers; it's about transforming ideas into reality.

In the early days, we programmed by hand, wire by wire.

The computer revolution began with a dream and a report.

Von Neumann's report opened my eyes to the possibilities.

Reliability in computing is as important as in engineering.

We were pioneers, making it up as we went along.