In surfing around in tracing some SCO v theWorld case information, I came across this very nicely written piece by Dennis Ritchie (the "R" in "K&R") on receiving the Natiional Medal of Technology for the work he and Ken Thompson did. Having been involved (at a much lower and less involved level!) with a Washington award ceremony, its interesting to see his reaction and experience. I should make some jottings while I still have memory of my own trip to Washington...

Here and elsewhere on his site, it's interesting to note, he is full of praise for Bell Labs through its various incarnations. Will people in Big Companies of my generation have the same experience or grace? Is this only his experience, or do all the old Bell Labs people feel the same way?

Posted by esinclai at August 23, 2003 03:46 PM |