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UNIX

A History and a Memoir

Book • 2019

Brian Kernighan

Brian Kernighan's "Unix: A History and a Memoir" offers a personal and insightful account of the development of the Unix operating system.

The book details the unique environment at Bell Labs that fostered innovation and collaboration, highlighting the contributions of key figures like Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie.

Kernighan shares anecdotes and reflections on the design principles and cultural factors that shaped Unix's success.

The book explores the evolution of Unix, its impact on the computing world, and its enduring legacy.

It provides a valuable historical perspective on a pivotal technology and its lasting influence.

Mentioned by

Jeroen Janssens

Brian Kernighan

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Recommended by

Jeroen Janssens

for its insights into the history of Unix.

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Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in the context of discussing

Brian Kernighan

's latest book.

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Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as the next book to be discussed on the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Nathan Toups

as a book similar in style to 'Just for Fun', offering a blend of memoir and historical context.

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Mentioned by

Adam Stacoviak

as a book written by

Brian Kernighan

himself, documenting his experience at Bell Labs during the creation of Unix.

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Recommended by Nathan for its historical insights into Bell Labs and the development of Unix.

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Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

during a discussion about the inevitability of Unix-like operating systems.

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Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as a book providing historical context on Unix.

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Mentioned in relation to Unix and the Bash shell.

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Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

and

Nathan Toups

as the subject of their interview and podcast episode.

Brian Kernighan Reflects on Unix: A History and a Memoir

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