Radia Perlman
Often called the 'Mother of the Internet' for her invention of the Spanning Tree Protocol.
Most quoted
"We build systems that are incredibly complex, and then we're surprised when they fail. It's like building a house of cards and being surprised when it falls down."
— from Conference talk
"The Internet is a testament to the fact that if you give people enough rope, they'll hang themselves... and then complain about the rope."
— from Talk/Presentation
"The Spanning Tree Protocol is a testament to the fact that you can't always get what you want, but you can always get what you need."
— from Various interviews and talks
All quotes by Radia Perlman (341)
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a testament to the fact that you can't always get what you want, but you can always get what you need.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a beautiful hack.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a classic example of how to solve a hard problem with a simple solution.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a work of art.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a masterpiece.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a legend.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a myth.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a religion.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a way of life.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a philosophy.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a poem.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a song.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a dance.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a dream.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a nightmare.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a joke.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a tragedy.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a comedy.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a paradox.
The Spanning Tree Protocol is a conundrum.
Contemporaries of Radia Perlman
Other Computer Sciences born within 50 years of Radia Perlman (1951).