3 ms·
But TEX was a rather weak prerequisite to writing TAOCP. It will undoubtedly be re-typeset in the future for either a new device or a new generation. And the fo
by ballenf 5y ago
But TEX was a rather weak prerequisite to writing TAOCP. It will undoubtedly be re-typeset in the future for either a new device or a new generation. And the font surely an even weaker prerequisite. (But both are totally Knuth's prerogative and I hope no one over chastises him over either decision.)
If the series isn't finished because of TEX, I think we'll feel like it was a bad tradeoff. (But I could see others feeling like TEX is is more valuable than volume 11 or whatever of TAOCP).
- marcosdumay 5y agoYes, this is another point. When you find a new interesting problem it is almost always in some form of yak shaving too. If working on it is procrastination or actually a better use of your time than solving the original problem is never obvious. Anyway, I'm on the side that thinks TEX is more valuable than TAOCP.
- netizen-936824 5y agoIMO TeX has been such an incredible contribution that, while the art of computer programming is a wonderful series, if I were Knuth I'd be able to rest easy in my old age. The man accomplished so much, he has my sincere admiration