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The lost thesis of Dennis Ritchie

The Computer History Archive has published Dennis Ritchie's previously lost PhD thesis, providing unprecedented access to the early academic work of the co-creator of Unix and the C programming language. This document offers valuable historical insights into the foundational thinking that would later shape modern computing.

Background

Dennis Ritchie was a computer scientist who co-created the Unix operating system and the C programming language, both of which have had profound and lasting impacts on computing. His work laid the foundation for modern operating systems and programming practices.

Source
Lobsters
Published
Apr 18, 2026 at 01:46 AM
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