The universe is hilarious! Like, Venus is 900 degrees. I could tell you it melts lead. But that's not as fun as saying, 'You can cook a pizza on the windowsill in nine seconds. ' And next time my fans eat pizza, they're thinking of Venus!
A list is only as strong as its weakest link.
Computer programming is an art, because it applies accumulated knowledge to the world, because it requires skill and ingenuity, and especially because it produces objects of beauty. A programmer who subconsciously views himself as an artist will enjoy what he does and will do it better.
The best practice is inspired by theory.
Programming is the art of telling another human being what one wants the computer to do.
Trees sprout up just about everywhere in computer science.
I currently use Ubuntu Linux, on a standalone laptop - it has no Internet connection. I occasionally carry flash memory drives between this machine and the Macs that I use for network surfing and graphics; but I trust my family jewels only to Linux.
I don't want money badly enough to work for it.
We are far more effective on the inside looking out than the outside looking in.
Just imagine that you are the person you want to be.
A hacker to me is someone creative who does wonderful things.