The Legacy of Unix - Unix: A History and a Memoir by Brian Kernighan
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The Evolution of Unix and Its Impact
This chapter examines the significance of the grep command and its transformation into a verb within the tech community. It highlights Unix's influence on programming through key tools like awk and sed, and discusses the cultural shift towards open-source movements initiated by university collaborations. Additionally, it explores the complexities of copyright law in relation to Unix, legal battles over APIs, and philosophical insights connecting law and computer science.
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