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 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...

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...

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer was as easy to...

There's an old story about the person who wished his computer was as easy to...

Computers may save time but they sure waste a lot of paper. About 98 percent...

Computers may save time but they sure waste a lot of paper. About 98 percent...

They have computers, and they may have other weapons of mass destruction.

They have computers, and they may have other weapons of mass destruction.

I wish people would turn off their computers, go outside, talk to people, touch people,...

I wish people would turn off their computers, go outside, talk to people, touch people,...

Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.

Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.

Okay, it's time to admit that the computers have surpassed our ability to interpret complicated...

Okay, it's time to admit that the computers have surpassed our ability to interpret complicated...

One of the greatest titles we can have is old friend. Today is the day...

One of the greatest titles we can have is old friend. Today is the day...

What do people mean when they say the computer went down on them?

What do people mean when they say the computer went down on them?

The message that personal computers can do neat things, that software is great stuff, that...

The message that personal computers can do neat things, that software is great stuff, that...

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...

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

Never trust a computer which you cannot lift

Never trust a computer which you cannot lift

The message that personal computers can do neat things, that software is great stuff, that...

The message that personal computers can do neat things, that software is great stuff, that...

I happen to think that computers are the most important thing to happen to musicians...

I happen to think that computers are the most important thing to happen to musicians...

This is a very exciting time in the world of information. It's not just that...

This is a very exciting time in the world of information. It's not just that...

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by...

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by...