School of Information Science and TechnologySpecial Weekly Report· Issue 2 · The second issue of the “25th Information Science Weekly Report” has arrived as scheduled. After experiencing the freshness and inspiration of the C language, we are gradually advancing on the path of knowledge. In this issue, we have compiled two articles about the history … Read more
Unix simplified to form Linux, which serves as the kernel for Android, while Apple uses the Unix system as the kernel for iOS and MacOS.1. Timeline of System Releases2. The Birth of UNIXIn 1969, Ken Thompson, a researcher at Bell Labs, developed a computer game called Space Travel, which ran on multiple systems but did … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow meDennis RitchieDennis Ritchie was an American computer scientist known for his profound wisdom, extreme humility, and low-key style. Born in 1941 in New York, he dedicated his entire career to Bell Labs after earning a Ph.D. in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. There, he was not … Read more
If C is a sharp sword, then Unix is the marble waiting to be sculpted. In the history of computing, few languages and operating systems have a relationship as close as C and Unix. They not only complement each other but also lay the foundation for the modern information society. Today, let’s talk about:The Story … Read more
In the vast expanse of computer programming, the C language is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars. Its emergence not only changed the way programming is done but also shaped the infrastructure of the entire information age. To discuss the birth of C language, we must return to the 1960s, an era when computers were … Read more
Hey, friends! When we talk about programming languages, there’s always someone who asks:“It’s 2025, what’s the use of learning C language? Isn’t it a bit outdated?” Before we dive into hardcore theoretical knowledge, I want to address two questions at once: First, what is the current status of C language today? Second, how should we … Read more
Author: Li Yanfeng, Tencent IEG Operations Development Engineer I have always wanted to write an article about the C language, including its history, founders, and related events. However, I have delayed writing it mainly because I feel that this language is too great and brilliant. As an ordinary developer who has only used C language, … Read more
In 1969, Ken Thompson developed the UNIX system at Bell Labs in just three weeks, with the editor ed completed in only one week. However, this command-line editor was originally designed to accommodate teleprinters rather than display terminals. As a result, ed does not allow you to directly modify a line of text in an … Read more
(For algorithm enthusiasts, star this post to hone your programming skills) Source: Machine Heart He is the father of the C language, a Turing Award winner in 1983, and a key developer of Unix. However, he missed out on his PhD due to his “rebellious” nature, and his doctoral thesis was lost for half a … Read more
(Click the public account above to quickly follow) [Introduction]: Unknowingly, it has been 6 years since Dennis Ritchie left us. On October 12, 2011, Rob Pike, a colleague who worked with Ritchie for over 20 years, visited him from California to New Jersey, only to find that he had passed away. Since he lived alone, … Read more