Been Quote by Dennis Ritchie
“The visible things that have come from the group have been the Plan 9 system and Inferno, but I hasten to say that the ideas and the work have come from colleagues.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Evolution of Unix, by Dennis Ritchie, 1999
The Plan 9 and Inferno systems stem from collaborative ideas, not just individual effort.
In simple terms: Group collaboration birthed Plan 9 and Inferno.
Key Takeaway
Value teamwork in innovation.
Themes
collaboration
innovation
software development
Mood
analytical
appreciative
Type
historical
technical
When to use this quote
- tech startups
- research labs
- educational projects
Key Concepts
open source
collective intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does teamwork enhance creativity?
- What role does credit play in collaborative work?
A Different Perspective
Individual credit can be overlooked.
