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Richard W. Hamming

08/26/12

@ securitylectures

When faced with limitations, like not having enough programmers, consider turning the problem around; what seems like a defect can become an asset.

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Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

@ securitylectures

Hamming, "You and Your Research" (June 6, 1995)

08/26/12

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