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# Gerald J. Popek

(1946–2008)   Computer Scientist

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Gerald J. Popek was a computer scientist.

## Quick Facts About Gerald J. Popek

Born September 22, 1946

Died July 20, 2008

Profession Computer Scientist

## About Gerald J. Popek

computer scientist (1946–2008)... \| Gerald John "Jerry" Popek was an American computer scientist, known for his research on operating systems and virtualization.

##  Quotes by Gerald J. Popek

> [Science is supposedly the method by which we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. In computer science, we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gerald-j-popek/science-is-supposedly-the-method-by-which-we-stand-on-the-shoulders/)

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