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		amorousf00p on July 7, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Where grep came from [video] Kernighan is so nice to listen to compared to some of the the hot air balloons in software today. I use awk everywhere (and have for many years) and am deeply indebted to BK and AR for their work on and custody of that language.

fjarlq on July 8, 2018 | [–]

AR = Arnold Robbins, http://www.skeeve.com/

sverige on July 8, 2018 | [–]

He speaks as clearly as he writes. We need more of that, everywhere.

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