A distributed system is one in which the failure of a computer you didn't even know existed can render your own computer unusable

Quote by Leslie Lamport

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A distributed system is one in which the failure of a computer you didn't even...

A distributed system is one in which the failure of a computer you didn't even...

I feel certain that the personal computer is as revolutionary in terms of the way...

I feel certain that the personal computer is as revolutionary in terms of the way...

I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human...

I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human...

Computers will never take the place of books. You can't stand on a floppy disk...

Computers will never take the place of books. You can't stand on a floppy disk...

The difference between e-mail and regular mail is that computers handle e-mail, and computers never...

The difference between e-mail and regular mail is that computers handle e-mail, and computers never...

Computers can figure out all kinds of problems, except the things in the world that...

Computers can figure out all kinds of problems, except the things in the world that...

A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no...

A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no...

I don't think there's anything unique about human intelligence. All the neurons in the brain...

I don't think there's anything unique about human intelligence. All the neurons in the brain...

I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool...

I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool...

I've said some stupid things and some wrong things, but not that. No one involved...

I've said some stupid things and some wrong things, but not that. No one involved...

I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.

I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.

The greatest thing that has ever come from this technological era is the 'Clear History'...

The greatest thing that has ever come from this technological era is the 'Clear History'...

The most overlooked advantage of owning a computer is that if they foul up there's...

The most overlooked advantage of owning a computer is that if they foul up there's...

In 20 or 30 years, you'll be able to hold in your hand as much...

In 20 or 30 years, you'll be able to hold in your hand as much...

I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human...

I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human...

The next major explosion is going to be when genetics and computers come together. I'm...

The next major explosion is going to be when genetics and computers come together. I'm...

We think computing ought to be like a telephone or a water tap or a...

We think computing ought to be like a telephone or a water tap or a...

The only way to make your PC go faster is to throw it out a...

The only way to make your PC go faster is to throw it out a...

Failure is impossible.

Failure is impossible.

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and...

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and...