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Hmmmm. Pretty sure unix started as an unfunded side project for a couple of lads. From memory, research on transistors began well before Bell Labs had a hand in
by astrec 19y ago
Hmmmm. Pretty sure unix started as an unfunded side project for a couple of lads. From memory, research on transistors began well before Bell Labs had a hand in their development, IBM didn't give us the relational database; the honor belongs to a university I've long since forgotten. Oh, and Microsoft is funding some of the work on functional programming.
That aside, I agree with your second para.
- tptacek 19y agoHmm. Pretty sure Unix is universally credited to Bell Labs, originated in another operating system built by Bell Labs, and received substantial funding from Bell Labs. If your best argument is that Unix is an example of non-corporate research because Richie started it in his spare time, you don't have much of a case.
- nostrademons 19y agoTed Codd is usually credited as the inventor of the relational database. He was employed by IBM at the time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.F._Codd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.F._Codd