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Files Quote by Ken Thompson

“We have persistant objects, they're called files.” quote by Ken Thompson
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“We have persistant objects, they're called files.”

Ken Thompson

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Source Interview: The Evolution of Unix, 1975

Files are persistent objects that store data, forming the basis of computer systems.

In simple terms: Files are persistent data objects.

Key Takeaway

Understand and manage file systems effectively.

Themes

technology computing data storage

Mood

technical practical

Type

educational informative

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • data management
  • digital archiving

Key Concepts

operating systems information theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure data integrity?
  • What backup strategies work best?
A Different Perspective

File corruption can cause data loss.

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