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"In fact what I would like to see is thousands of computer scientists let loose to do whatever they want. That's what really advances the field."
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"The most important thing in the programming language is the name. A language will not succeed without a good name. I have recently invented a very good name and now I am looking for a suitable language."
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"I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms. There are better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of one's contributions to computer science."
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"In fact what I would like to see is thousands of computer scientists let loose to do whatever they want. That's what really advances the field."
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