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Brian Kernighan Reflects on Unix: A History and a Memoir

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The Legacy of Bell Labs: Innovation in a Regulated Monopoly

This chapter explores the historical impact of Bell Labs as a unique research facility funded by AT&T's monopoly, enabling long-term innovation in communication technologies. It also examines the implications of this model for today's software engineers and the existence of similar environments in the current industry.

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